Top 7 Benefits of Workflow Management Tools

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Jonathan Kidd

Workflows ease out and streamline work processes easily and efficiently. To put it in better perspective, a workflow methodology runs on a platform that pools multiple tools into a unified application and automates and interconnects man as well as machine processes in a singular linear sequence. It can impact productivity positively and thereby, better the bottom line. Let’s delve into the advantages of working around workflow management tools.

1. Better accountability & transparency: With workflow automation systems that help in robust assigning and monitoring of tasks, work gets done faster and delivered on time.
   
   
2. Enriched customer communication: Today, the world mostly lives by the dictum – ‘customer is king’. When the customer is in the spotlight, can customer relationship management (CRM) lag far behind? CRM is the approach a company undertakes to interact with clientele – both existing and prospective. It helps in diving deep into the history of interactions and transactions with customers to deliver the perfect bespoke solution every time.
   
   
3. Streamlined processes: It has been proven beyond doubt that improved business process workflow management can provide valuable insight into the precise steps that go into its making. Furthermore, workflow management tools can define when processes can be fulfilled simultaneously rather than sequentially. This way, elaborate tasks can be done swifter and inconsequential ones can be postponed or overlooked, altogether.
   
   
4. Shorter project duration: With workflow management tools, a working project can have shorter go-live deadlines. If deadlines get skipped or overlooked, leads can notify the relevant team on the gaps. With a well-etched flow chart of the project – the start time, internal approvals, co-ordination between teams, briefing client on the status, final approval by the team lead and the management – the project can sail smoothly forward and be shipped to the client. 
   
   
5. Reduced human error: As workflow management tools largely rely on automated solutions, man-made errors are reduced to almost nil. Data would need to be entered into the system just once; post which, the algorithm can be replicated. If it gets checked and edited the first time, it gives rise to error-free outputs. With transcription errors minimised, the output for your clients would be 100%.
   
   
6. Reduced carbon footprint: It took a 16-year old girl to wake the world up. Environmental activist and the TIME person of the year Greta Thunberg shook the world to sit up & focus on climate change. Enterprises too must reduce carbon footprint with less paper consumption. Going electronic while communicating with employees or clients will boost your firm’s eco-friendly position.
   
   
7. Easier Search Processes: Finally, one of the biggest advantages of workflow automation systems would have to be the search function. Search for a wide range of criteria as you input your required parameters for the precise information that you require. This saves time and money both for your business and even that of your client’s.

With Boombirds’ robust solution, you could intuitively plan your work operations and create as well as optimise workflows. Take that intelligent step today. Work the smart way – the Boombirds way.