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Automation & Workflows

Automation

Using software to perform repetitive tasks with little or no manual effort.

Example

A payroll system calculates deductions automatically from defined employee and tax rules.

Why people use it

Knowing how “Automation” works helps teams design processes that run predictably and recover from problems.

What you'll hear

“Where should Automation sit in this workflow, and what still needs a human?”

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