Author: Ashish Deshpande

Ashish Deshpande has worked in the process automation space for over 20 years. He has been instrumental in successfully deploying frevvo’s software at hundreds of organizations such as HBO, New York University, and Boston Public Schools. Ashish has contributed to leading publications such as Forbes, business.com and readwrite.com. Ashish received a PhD in Computer Science from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India.

Workflow Automation

How to Make Business Process Flows Work For Your Company

Last Updated on November 30, 2021December 1, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Whether you’re creating a proposal, approving an invoice, or resolving a customer complaint, you generally follow a process or a set of steps.

However, problems like role ambiguity, lack of transparency, and low employee engagement can occur when processes aren’t clearly defined — all of which can lead to inconsistent results and poor customer experiences.

So how can you standardize how work gets done? How can you keep your teams aligned and on the same page?

Creating business process flows can be a good place to start.

Keep reading to learn more about business process flows, including what they are, how to create them, and practices to follow to make them work for you.

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What Is a Wet Signature? (And Why Modern Businesses Are Going Digital)

Last Updated on November 30, 2021December 1, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Most business processes require signatures, whether you’re onboarding a new hire, approving a purchase order, or preparing a sales contract.

However, as more work takes place outside the office and across the globe, one challenge that companies face is getting documents signed in a timely manner.

Obtaining wet signatures can take days or even weeks for paper-based processes, leading to a backlog of work and stalled projects.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to collect wet signatures.

In this article, we’ll explain what a wet signature is and when you should use it. We’ll also look at how you can use frevvo’s digital signature software to modernize your signature processes.

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Workflow Automation

6 Ways to Improve Process Efficiency With Automation

Last Updated on November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Your company has dozens or even hundreds of processes.

However, these processes can become inefficient or redundant for various reasons — new industry regulations, increased market demands, changing customer expectations, etc.

Achieving process efficiency helps your company meet these challenges.

So how can you make your processes more efficient? How can you measure workflow performance and track your progress?

Keep reading to learn more. In this article, we’ll look at what process efficiency is and how using frevvo’s business process automation software can help improve your operations.

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How to implement automated invoice processing

Procurement Automation, Workflow Automation

A Complete Guide to Automated Invoice Processing and How to Implement It

Last Updated on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Processing invoices manually is manageable in the early stages of a business. But as you start to scale, using spreadsheets and other manual methods just isn’t practical in the long run.

Manual processes can lead to issues like missing invoices, delayed payments, and even instances of fraud — all of which can hurt your bottom line and damage relationships with your vendors.

So how can you manage your invoices better and prevent costly errors? And how can you increase visibility across the entire accounts payable process?

By implementing an automated invoice processing solution.

In this article, we’ll look at what automated invoice processing is and how it can help you improve invoice management. We’ll also cover how you can create a fully automated accounts payable process using frevvo’s invoice approval software.

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Workflow Automation

6 Easy Steps to Streamlining Processes to Improve Efficiency

Last Updated on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Every company is built on processes — a series of steps you follow to accomplish an objective. Examples include onboarding new hires, preparing goods for delivery, and reconciling invoices.

When processes are efficient, they run smoothly and create predictable outcomes. But when they aren’t, they lead to inconsistent results and missed deadlines.

This is why streamlining processes is so important.

Improving how work gets done helps your company increase operational efficiency, reduce errors, and deliver more value to your customers.

So how can you streamline your business processes?

Read on to learn more. In this article, we’ll look at how streamlining processes can help your company achieve its goals. We’ll also cover the steps you can follow to improve overall efficiency.

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Procurement Automation, Workflow Automation

How to Set Up a PO System (Even on a Limited Budget)

Last Updated on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Purchase orders play an important role in the procurement process. They allow companies to place orders with different suppliers and manage their inventory.

Most importantly, purchase orders serve as written agreements that include details about goods, quantities, prices, and delivery dates.

No matter what goods or services you purchase, you need a way to track those orders.

A paper-based purchase order process can work. But as your company grows, managing all the paperwork becomes a hassle and can slow down procurement.

So how can you create a more efficient purchase order process?

Using a purchase order (PO) system can help.

If you’re still managing purchase orders manually and are looking for a way to streamline this process, then keep reading.

In this article, we’ll walk you through what a PO system is, why your business needs one, and how you can set one up using frevvo’s purchase order workflow software.

Modern low-code platforms are so easy to use that you don’t need an army of expensive developers or a large I.T. budget. The interface is fully visual, so if you know how to use Excel then you can create your own automated workflows.

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Definition of business process integration

Workflow Automation

Process Integration: Definition, Examples, and How to Get Started

Last Updated on November 9, 2021November 23, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

As a company grows, so too does its need for more systems and applications — each one playing a crucial function in its operations.

For example, you might have customer relationship management (CRM) software to administer customer data, an accounting system to handle invoices, and an HR system to manage employees.

But problems can occur if those systems aren’t integrated. Teams may work or make key decisions based on outdated data.

So how can you ensure that everyone has access to the most up-to-date information? And how can you integrate your systems to ensure everything works together?

This is where business process integration comes in.

In this article, we’ll look at what process integration is, how it can help you efficiently manage your processes, and how BPM tools can help you integrate your processes. We’ll also provide examples and cover the exact steps to get started.

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Workflow Automation

Complete Guide to Business Process Terminology

Last Updated on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Whether you’re onboarding a client, fulfilling an order, or preparing a budget, you typically follow a process or a set of steps.

However, processes can become outdated over time. What may have worked in the past may not be the most efficient today.

So, how can you improve your processes?

This is where business process management (BPM) comes in — the practice of analyzing and improving existing processes to increase their efficiency.

BPM sounds straightforward enough, but dig deeper, and you’ll find tons of acronyms and complex terminology. Keeping track of them all can be difficult.

This article provides a glossary of common business process terminology with definitions and examples. We’ll also provide links to additional resources so you can learn more about each.

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Using business process management to improve processes

Workflow Automation

BPMS Meaning: Definition and How to Get Started

Last Updated on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

As organizations face increasing competition, business leaders must look for ways to increase efficiency and decrease operational costs.

Many are turning to business process management software (BPMS) to improve their processes and achieve organizational goals.

But what exactly is BPMS, and how can it help your company streamline its operations?

Keep reading to find out. This article will shed more light on the meaning of BPMS, including the benefits it offers and how you can get started.

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Using business rules to improve processes

Forms Automation, Workflow Automation

10 Examples of Business Rules That Make Work More Efficient

Last Updated on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by Ashish Deshpande

Companies make hundreds of decisions every day.

Some examples include assigning an account manager to a new client, determining how to address a customer complaint, and deciding which positions to fill.

While managers and employees can handle these decisions, they can quickly become bottlenecks if certain decisions aren’t made on time.

Even simple things like making calculation errors and forgetting to fill in a product code create unnecessary delays since these mistakes must be corrected.

This is where business rules come in — a way to automate decision-making and reduce the risk of errors.

In this article, we’ll look at what business rules are and how they work. We’ll also provide examples of business rules that you can create using business process automation software.

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