Organizations are increasingly feeling the weight of manual processes and the need to streamline operations and enhance collaboration. If your organization is using Laserfiche for document management but hasn't explored its Business Process Automation (BPA) tools, you're missing out on a liberating opportunity to boost efficiency and interdepartmental synergy.
Breaking Down Silos: How Laserfiche BPA Bridges Departments
One of the most significant advantages of Laserfiche’s BPA tools is their ability to break down operational silos. Traditionally, departments function independently, often relying on slow, paper-based processes or disjointed digital solutions that don’t communicate with one another. Laserfiche BPA creates seamless workflows that connect departments, ensuring that information flows effortlessly between teams.
For example, a building permit application submitted through the city’s website in a local government setting can trigger an automated approval workflow. Instead of requiring manual handoffs between planning, engineering, and finance departments, Laserfiche automatically routes the application to the appropriate reviewers, collects electronic approvals, and updates records—all while keeping the applicant informed. This speeds up processing time, reduces errors, and improves accountability.
Internal Process Optimization: A Game-Changer for Efficiency
Beyond interdepartmental workflows, Laserfiche BPA excels in optimizing internal processes. Whether it's onboarding a new employee, processing purchase orders, or managing contract approvals, BPA eliminates redundant steps and ensures consistency. HR teams, for instance, can use Laserfiche to automate new hire documentation, from collecting digital signatures to setting up IT access requests—creating a more productive experience for employees and administrators.
Similarly, finance departments benefit from automated invoice processing. Instead of chasing approvals via email or dealing with lost paperwork, invoices can be scanned, categorized, and automatically routed for approval and payment within predefined rules. This level of automation improves compliance and frees up staff for higher-value tasks.
The Power of Laserfiche Forms: Kickstarting Workflows with Ease
Laserfiche Forms is the heart of Laserfiche’s automation capabilities. It is a powerful tool that is the entry point for countless business processes. With an intuitive, customizable interface, Laserfiche Forms allows organizations to collect data digitally, enforce standardized inputs, and initiate automated workflows instantly.
Consider a university’s IT department. Instead of handling service requests through emails or phone, they can deploy a Laserfiche Form where faculty and staff submit their requests. Once a form is submitted, the system automatically routes the request to the appropriate technician, assigns priority levels, and sends real-time status updates to the requester, eliminating inefficiencies and improving response times.
Don’t Get Left Behind—Automate Now
Organizations that rely solely on Laserfiche for document storage without leveraging its powerful BPA tools are missing out on significant time savings and operational improvements. These improvements can lead to substantial cost savings, making Laserfiche BPA a sound investment. From simplifying routine approvals to fostering cross-departmental collaboration, Laserfiche BPA and Forms empower organizations to work smarter, not harder.
If you’re ready to elevate your Laserfiche experience, let CPS help you implement Business Process Automation tailored to your organization’s needs. Our team of experts will guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth transition and maximum benefits. Contact us today to explore how automation can revolutionize your workflows!