ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION for Supply Chain

RPA for Supply Chain

Supply chain environments are riddled with non-industrial repetitive, routine processes that hinder workforce efficiency, resulting in lost time and delayed orders. From responding to purchase orders to addressing supply chain requests, there are various processes within these functions that are candidates for an Robotic Process Automation (RPA) implementation. Further, multiple technologies can also support a newly automated system within these environments, such as Natural Language Processing (NLP).

What’s the Impact?

Data gathered from an RPA implementation can signify how and where processes can be further enhanced. To streamline supply chain practices, this data can be combined with predictive analytics to not only increase efficiency but to serve as a continuous improvement mechanism within these organizations.

Responding to and processing purchase orders is one example of a time-consuming process for supply chain businesses. Through an RPA implementation, inventory levels can be matched against the stock on hand in real-time, and remain visible/accessible to front and back-of-house workers without any human intervention whatsoever.

Time Saved

Our equipment manufacturer client automated their end-to-end, inventory transfer process between their intercontinental facilities for:

Creating purchase orders
Producing shipping labels
Inventory movement
Inventory validation

Supply Chain Automation Case Study

Digitizing Repetitive Overhead Processes

Automate inventory management
Strengthen department communication
Reduce downtime
Reduce overhead cost
Streamline purchase orders

RPA Use Cases for Supply Chain

Inventory Management: RPA can monitor and help manage large quantities of inventory, keeping your team notified of when levels are low and need replenishing.
Purchase Order Management: Purchase orders often require a manual review process, but can be streamlined through an automated system with pre-set stipulations.
Freight Quantity Management: Through automated workflows, RPA can provide real-time updates by relaying information during load matching without manual intervention.
Comparing Prices for Customers: Often in supply chain, prices have to be gauged when dealing with customers, which can be routinely searched and matched through RPA bots.

RPA for Supply Chain Use Cases, Demos, and Resources

As UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate implementation partners and resellers, we’ve gained extensive experience implementing RPA into the processes of enterprise-level supply chain and manufacturing departments. Explore our insights below to see our solutions in action.