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.

Using workflow automation to streamline tasks

How Workflow Software Helps You Manage Automation Initiatives

Last Updated on March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

Employees spend an estimated eight hours a week working inefficiently. Things like reworking a task and searching the web or intranet for information take time away from important work.

As a result, more companies are undergoing digital transformations. They’re turning to solutions like workflow software and robotic process automation (RPA) — using software “robots” to perform basic and repetitive tasks.

If you’re not already leveraging these solutions, you’re missing out on opportunities to boost productivity across the board.

In this article, we’ll look at how workflow automation can help you manage and advance automation initiatives at your company. We’ll also look at automation initiatives that you can get started with today.

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Using enterprise collaboration to increase productivity

Digital Transformation

Enterprise Collaboration: Definition, Benefits, and How to Get Started

Last Updated on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

The modern workplace is changing. Employees are no longer bound to physical workspaces or even to traditional schedules to work efficiently.

Companies like Microsoft are now embracing hybrid working models — a structure that gives employees the option to work in the office or remotely.

But these changes also present several challenges, namely that organizations must ensure that their distributed workforce has the right tools to communicate.

Using enterprise collaboration software can help.

In this article, we’ll explain what enterprise collaboration is and why it’s important. We’ll also look at the different types of software available and provide recommendations.

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Workflow Automation

Data Workflow: Definition, Use Cases, and How to Get Started

Last Updated on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

From onboarding new hires to creating proposals and procuring goods, nearly everything a business does revolves around processes — a set of steps you carry out to accomplish a goal.

These processes are more useful when they’re connected to data. Examples include connecting time off request forms and onboarding workflows to your HR system.

So how can you connect forms and data to your workflows? How can you make your data available to the right person at the right time?

The answer is with data workflows.

In this article, we’ll cover what a data workflow is and look at use cases with examples. We’ll also go through the exact steps to creating a data workflow.

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Workflow Automation

Workflow Integration: What It Is And How You Can Use It to Boost Productivity

Last Updated on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

In a small business, you can get away with having a mix of different tools and workflows. In spite of poor systems, it’s usually easy enough to collaborate with a low number of employees and clients.

But once your company grows and you have entire teams and departments dedicated to specific business processes — like sales or customer service — a lack of integration can lead to severe inefficiencies.

For example, suppose your support agents use a helpdesk completely separate from the CRM your account managers use. In that case, both sides lack any true insight into the journey of every customer they interact with.

Workflow integration can help you avoid these issues, eliminate inefficiencies throughout your company, and streamline the customer experience.

In this article, we’ll explain what workflow integration is, showcase examples, and guide you through the process of integrating workflows in your own company.

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Finance Automation, Procurement Automation

How to Create a Procurement Plan in 9 Simple Steps

Last Updated on February 9, 2022February 23, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

It can be devastating to hear when a key vendor goes bankrupt. Unfortunately, vendors may shut down for various reasons, which can hamper your own operations.

The next immediate step then is to find another vendor.

But do you have a process in place to source vendors? Does the purchasing team know what their roles and responsibilities are?

To ensure minimal disruptions to your operations, you need to plan for contingencies like vendor bankruptcies.

This is where a procurement plan comes in.

In this article, we’ll explain what a procurement plan is and why you should create one. We’ll also cover the steps to creating one for your company. Finally, we’ll look at how you can automate your purchasing processes with frevvo’s procurement automation software.

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Digital Transformation

How to Improve a Business Process and Boost Productivity

Last Updated on February 8, 2022February 19, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

The world continues to change at a rapid pace. Companies must continually adapt their processes to keep up with increased competition and meet changing industry regulations.

So how can you help your company grow and adapt? How can you equip your team with the tools they need to excel in their roles?

By improving your process productivity.

Read on to learn more. In this article, we’ll look at the different factors that impact productivity and how you can make your processes more efficient.

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Digital Transformation, Workflow Automation

What Is Digital Process Automation? Definition, Benefits, Examples, and More

Last Updated on February 8, 2022February 22, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

Despite most white-collar workers now working on computers, the average employee’s working day is still filled with a surprising amount of manual tasks within a digital environment.

Examples are simple data entry (because of missing integrations), creating reports, sending follow-up emails, or even training new employees in internal software.

The good news is that you can optimize significant chunks of workflows in every department, from sales to support, marketing, and IT.

Digital process automation is the next evolution of “business process management,” where the aim is to automate as much of the process as possible, not just optimize the workflows.

In this article, we’ll break down what DPA is, cover the top benefits, highlight some examples of it in action, and show you how to implement it for your business.

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Finance Automation, Procurement Automation

Accounts Payable Process Explained: Challenges, Benefits, and Best Practices

Last Updated on January 4, 2022February 19, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

Payments are, obviously, an integral part of supplier and vendor relationships. If you pay too late or get an amount wrong, you could end up with high penalty fees or even having to switch suppliers as you’re trying to complete a customer order.

A robust accounts payable process helps you stay on your supplier’s good side and gives you a better overview of your company’s cash flow at all times. You also protect yourself against fraud from parties posing as vendors.

In this article, we’ll break down the accounts payable process, its importance, and common challenges. We’ll also look at how you can streamline it with process management software.

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Procurement Automation

A Complete Guide to Procurement Management

Last Updated on January 3, 2022February 22, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

Procurement plays a vital role for every business. Companies need to procure goods and services to continue operating.

However, poor procurement practices and inefficient processes can result in slow approval cycles, missed payments, higher costs, and even instances of fraud.

An effective procurement management system can help you address these challenges.

In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at procurement management, including what it is and why it’s important. We’ll also cover the steps in the procurement process and how you can use frevvo’s automation software to automate them.

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Digital Transformation

Best System Management Software to Manage Your IT Infrastructure

Last Updated on January 3, 2022January 4, 2022 by Ashish Deshpande

Trying to manage your devices and monitor application performance across your network is practically impossible without the right management tools.

So how can you manage assets in your organization? How do you keep your systems running efficiently and mitigate security risks?

This is where systems management comes in.

Systems management is a far-reaching subject, referring to IT systems management, document management, and HR management.

In this article, we’ll cover all three of those elements of systems management and recommend the best software for your enterprise business.

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