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Advancing The Path To Digital Transformation

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Bouygues Energies & Services, a global leader in digital and industrial transformation, was struggling with slow, paper-based processes that were prone to errors and inefficiencies. These processes were hindering the company's aspiration to become more data-driven. The company was looking for a digitalization solution that could simplify these mundane tasks for employees, while also helping Bouygues become an industry leader in digital transformation. The solution needed to be user-friendly, work well on various devices, and be able to function offline if necessary. Read More
About Customer	Bouygues Energies & Services is an integrated energy/services operator and a global leader in digital and industrial transformation. The company employs over 21,000 people across Germany, Canada, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Switzerland. A significant focus for the multinational is on accelerating digital transformation across its own project portfolio and finding new and innovative ways to improve processes. In the UK, the company's Facilities Management division was particularly struggling with paper-based processes that were hindering its aspiration to become more data-driven. Read More
Solution	FlowForma Process Automation was chosen as the digitalization solution for Bouygues after workshops explored process pain points and compared various products and services. The solution was preferred because it took just six hours to build a process that took 24 with Microsoft’s Power Apps. It also had a simple interface that was comfortable for both developers and end-users. The solution works well on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers, and can be used offline if necessary, re-syncing when a connection is made. Among the first processes to be digitalized was stock management, a paper-based procedure where there had been discrepancies and shortages because it was too easy for people to make mistakes. FlowForma Process Automation was used to develop a three-step process: a QR code of a stock item is scanned on a smartphone, the number of items is entered, and the order is submitted. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Bouygues Energies & Services, a global leader in digital and industrial transformation, was struggling with slow, paper-based processes that were prone to errors and inefficiencies. These processes were hindering the company's aspiration to become more data-driven. The company was looking for a digitalization solution that could simplify these mundane tasks for employees, while also helping Bouygues become an industry leader in digital transformation. The solution needed to be user-friendly, work well on various devices, and be able to function offline if necessary.

About Customer

Bouygues Energies & Services is an integrated energy/services operator and a global leader in digital and industrial transformation. The company employs over 21,000 people across Germany, Canada, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Switzerland. A significant focus for the multinational is on accelerating digital transformation across its own project portfolio and finding new and innovative ways to improve processes. In the UK, the company's Facilities Management division was particularly struggling with paper-based processes that were hindering its aspiration to become more data-driven.

Solution

FlowForma Process Automation was chosen as the digitalization solution for Bouygues after workshops explored process pain points and compared various products and services. The solution was preferred because it took just six hours to build a process that took 24 with Microsoft’s Power Apps. It also had a simple interface that was comfortable for both developers and end-users. The solution works well on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers, and can be used offline if necessary, re-syncing when a connection is made. Among the first processes to be digitalized was stock management, a paper-based procedure where there had been discrepancies and shortages because it was too easy for people to make mistakes. FlowForma Process Automation was used to develop a three-step process: a QR code of a stock item is scanned on a smartphone, the number of items is entered, and the order is submitted.

Impact #1	Digital workflows eliminated excessive paperwork, saving time and money.
Impact #2	The digital process for Stock Management delivered greater accuracy, fewer shortages, and a better service for Bouygues customers.
Impact #3	The adoption of the digital process spread across the business, leading to the building of a database of the most common items used in the stockroom and reducing the materials that are just sitting on shelves.

Impact #1

Digital workflows eliminated excessive paperwork, saving time and money.

Impact #2

The digital process for Stock Management delivered greater accuracy, fewer shortages, and a better service for Bouygues customers.

Impact #3

The adoption of the digital process spread across the business, leading to the building of a database of the most common items used in the stockroom and reducing the materials that are just sitting on shelves.

Benefit #1	The solution took just six hours to build a process that took 24 with Microsoft’s Power Apps.
Benefit #2	The company was able to go live with digital processes within 4 weeks of onboarding, and secure a return on investment within 6 weeks.

Benefit #1

The solution took just six hours to build a process that took 24 with Microsoft’s Power Apps.

Benefit #2

The company was able to go live with digital processes within 4 weeks of onboarding, and secure a return on investment within 6 weeks.

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Advancing The Path To Digital Transformation

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