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Hi, I am Maxim Belyakov founder of sailet.kz development studio. For 7 years we have been automating business processes for companies with the help of the most modern IT solutions. Today I will talk about the problems of automation on the simplest examples. Even if you have never dreamed of automating processes in your company, read to the end (there's a gift there).<\/p>

Many people think that automation solves all problems instantly. Yeah, well, it doesn't! In fact, the process of implementing automation can turn into a real quest with many pitfalls and frustrations.
In this article, we will analyze 6 problems that every entrepreneur faces on the way to automation, and, of course, offer solutions to avoid \"falling into the swamp\"<\/p>

Problem 1: The desire to automate everything at once<\/h2>

Situation:<\/h5>

A logistics company decides to automate its processes. They try to cover all processes at once, from warehouse operations to marketing.<\/p>

Problem:<\/h5>

Trying to automate everything in one go is like trying to eat the whole cake in one sitting: expensive, complicated, and not necessarily delicious.<\/p>

Solution:<\/h5>

Start small. Choose the most important processes that bring profit and automate them step by step. Evaluate the results, and only then move on.<\/p>

Problem 2: Expecting quick results<\/h2>

Situation:<\/h5>

The company thinks that automation will immediately save a lot of money. But after 3 months, they are disappointed: costs are not reduced, and the results are not impressive.<\/p>

Problem:<\/h5>

Quick miracles only happen in fairy tales.<\/p>

Solution:<\/h5>

Set realistic goals. Automation takes time to pay off your investment. Set your sights on the long-term benefits and don't expect an immediate effect.<\/p>

Problem 3: Trying to automate the chaos<\/h2>

Situation:<\/h5>

The company has problems with inventory control and sales processes. No one knows how the goods get to the customer, or what steps are needed at all.<\/p>

Problem:<\/h5>

Automation does not work with chaos. Disorderly processes are simply transferred to the automated system and continue to be disorderly.<\/p>

Solution:<\/h5>

Get things in order first. Audit and organize your processes to understand exactly what needs to be automated.<\/p>

Problem 4: Automation without integration<\/h2>

Situation:<\/h5>

The company automated its order management system, but forgot that it needed to \"friend\" it with existing systems. As a result, employees have to enter data manually into the old systems.
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Problem:<\/h5>

Incomplete integration creates more problems than it solves.
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Solution:<\/h5>

Plan integration from the beginning. Understand how new systems will interact with old systems and prepare a detailed integration plan.<\/p>

Problem 5: Automation of rare processes<\/h2>

Situation:<\/h5>

A company suddenly feels the need to automate some minor process that happens once a month.<\/p>

Problem:<\/h5>

The investment doesn't pay off because the process is too infrequent to justify automation.<\/p>

Solution:<\/h5>

Use the formula:
(Time cost x Resource cost) \/ Output result<\/strong><\/p>

If the value is high, the process can be automated. If not, leave it \"as is\".<\/p>

Problem 6: Failure to recognize your processes<\/h2>
Situation:<\/h5>

Entrepreneurs want to automate everything, but they themselves don't fully understand how their processes work.<\/p>

Problem:<\/h5>

Fuzzy understanding leads to confusion, poor decisions and wasted resources<\/p>

Solution:<\/h5>

Examine all processes before automating. Consult with experts to identify weaknesses and proceed with automation without surprises.<\/p>

When is it a good idea to start automating?<\/h2>