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Process automation is a term we hear often, however, the processes that would benefit most from these tools are often only discussed at a high level. In this article, FlowForma explains how their process automation tool can improve business efficiency<\/h2>\n

Rick Dowell, president and co-founder, Pontem Innovations explores four ways that process automation can improve business efficiency.<\/p>\n

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1. Change Orders<\/h3>\n
Change Orders are often a challenge to track because the scope of work and timeframe is usually moving. This uncertainty becomes a problem when a project manager or site foreman is corresponding with different client stakeholders through both email and in-person conversations.<\/div>\n
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Using a digital workflow<\/a> to track the change order scope, timeline, contract terms (e.g. will the change order be T&M or Fixed Price) and approvals can help eliminate the chasing of change order supporting documentation and payments that always comes at the end of jobs. This organisation and transparency will ensure all change orders are appropriately paid and\u00a0reduce the likelihood of a client dispute.<\/div>\n

2. Site Approvals<\/h3>\n
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An active job site can have many people coming throughout the project for a variety of purposes. Tracking who was on site, if they have the\u00a0appropriate training, and did they\u00a0complete all safety requirements\u00a0can be a big challenge.<\/p>\n

Creating\u00a0an automated process\u00a0that ensures all relevant information for employees, subtrades, and visitors is\u00a0tracked in one place and approved\u00a0by the appropriate people will save time and reduce the risk of a safety regulation violation.<\/p>\n

3. Onboarding<\/h3>\n

It is an exciting time when new employees are hired, however in order to\u00a0ensure the new team member is set up correctly<\/a> a number of different departments\u00a0have a role to play. Some combinations of IT, Facilities, HSE, Payroll, Accounting, and Operations all have tasks that need to be completed.<\/p>\n

Digital process automation<\/a> can reduce the manual effort required to onboard new employees, increase consistency and have them quickly become productive members of the team.<\/p>\n

4. Safety Investigations<\/h3>\n

Any strong safety program must have a clear,\u00a0consistent investigation process. Automating the investigation workflow will\u00a0ensure that no steps are missed, and the appropriate stakeholders are engaged at the right time.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0workflow tracking also provides transparency\u00a0to senior leadership allowing them to check in on the investigation progress while giving space for the investigation to be completed.<\/p>\n

An\u00a0automated digital process\u00a0also allows\u00a0reviews and audits to be seamlessly conducted\u00a0at a later date because all necessary information and approvals can be retained and easily accessed from a cloud database.<\/p>\n

There are many more processes that are great candidates for automation, please\u00a0reach out to FlowForma<\/a>\u00a0if you would like to\u00a0see a demo<\/a> or discuss how our tools can help transform your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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