By Jake Hugo
Introduction
RPA is a system that has gained popularity because of several reasons. First RPA consulting has become very popular because of its capability to complement existing IT investment without any re-engineering. RPA is also welcomed well in the business world because it helps companies manage themselves without the need for IT support. Many people are also adapting to the RPA system because they are now realizing the value the system has. Before you can incorporate RPA in your system or company processes, there are some important things that you must always look into. Here are some of them
The cost of RPA
Although RPA can come in handy in completing some processes and completing some tasks, you should always consider the total cost of acquiring RPA and what it will take you to own RPA before you start looking for a provider. Apart from just acquiring the RPA system, there are also costs that you will inquire about for implementing the RPA system. Try finding out what it will cost you both directly and indirectly. Many people ignore the costs they incur because many would want to prove that RPA is the way to go and that it works. The lack of awareness of the true cost of the system is what makes many people spend a lot without even knowing. Always make sure that your ROI is not turning negative at the end of it all.
The capability of the RPA platform
Another important thing to always put in mind is that the RPA platform or system varies from one vendor to another. Since the introduction of the RPA technology to the world, the system has gone through many changes and many stakeholders have come on board to make sure that the technology is improving. That is the reason we now have different RPA consulting themes and types. The capability of each platform also varies. You should check very carefully and assess what a platform can do for you before incorporating it into your business process. This is very important because the capabilities vary across different types of content and data, interfaces, reporting, audit, monitoring and governance, use, and ease of learning. Many companies make the mistake of choosing an RPA only to find out that the cost of implementation is huge and that most of the processes must be handled by a human being.
