Digitisation offers several benefits, including improved efficiency, cost savings and better data analysis. It enables companies to respond faster to market changes and customer needs, and to optimise internal processes.

Start by mapping all the current processes within your organisation, from procurement to HR to logistics. Then determine what information is already available digitally and identify areas that can be optimised. It is important to take stock and understand what needs to be done before purchasing new software.

Common pitfalls include skipping thorough process analysis, choosing inappropriate software solutions and ignoring the human factor, such as employee training. A structured nine-step approach can help avoid these mistakes.

Analyse how current work processes run and identify inefficiencies. Processes such as expense reports, time sheets and sick notes are often good candidates for digitisation. It is important to identify where the most gains can be made.

There are several business processes at almost every company that can be can be automated. The most common processes that automatedrd are the invoicing process, inventory management and data entry. Software then then for example for that invoices are automatically prepared and sent and payments are tracked. As a result, fewer errors are made and employees spend less time on administration.

Low-code application development promotes collaboration between IT and “the business” by providing a visual development environment that is easily understood by non-technical users.

Mendix application development and workflow, and RPA can be highly complementary. Use Mendix for process automation when you want to model and integrate complex business processes across systems, with a focus on flexibility and user experience. Choose RPA when your primary goal is to automate repetitive, rule-based tasks without changing the underlying systems.