What does "workflow automation" in ERP achieve?

Workflow automation in ERP achieves increased efficiency by automating repetitive tasks. By integrating workflows within an ERP system, organizations can streamline their processes, reduce the time spent on mundane, manual activities, and minimize the likelihood of errors. This allows employees to focus on more strategic tasks that require human intervention, ultimately enhancing productivity and improving overall performance.

Organizations benefit from consistent and repeatable processes that are executed automatically, ensuring that operational efficiencies are maximized. As tasks are automated, the speed and accuracy of business operations increase, which leads to better resource management and faster decision-making.

In contrast, while reducing software costs and organizational redesign can occur as a result of improved workflows, these are not the primary focus or direct outcome of workflow automation itself. Moreover, while workflow automation may lead to a reduction in the need for certain manual jobs, it is not designed to eliminate all manual roles, as many positions still require human insight and expertise.