Elevate physical constraints by applying new technology
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In general, new technology can offer all kinds of positive effects. For example, the application of a workflow management system may result in less time that is spent on logistical tasks.
A Document Management System will open up the information available on cases to all participants, which may result in a better quality of service. New technology can also change the traditional way of doing business by giving participants complete new possibilities.
The purchase, development, implementation, training, and maintenance efforts related to technology are obviously costly. In addition, new technology may arouse fear with workers or may result in other subjective effects; this may deteriorate the quality of the workflow.
Foundational free Patterns
Consider automating activities
Eliminate unnecessary activities
Consider whether activities may be executed in parallel
Consider to deepen or broaden the skills of resources
Start implementing actions that can offset or counterbalance the environmental effects generated by business processes that cannot be changed.
Consider whether it is eco-friendly to let humans work over machines
Let customers interact with the company wherever they want to
Offer customers the possibility to serve themselves
Reassign tasks along the organisational hierarchy
Consider automating activities
Automate for environmental impact
Implement automation in a sustainable way