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Practical Process Automation

Author : Bernd Ruecker

Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Page : 294 pages

File Size : 47,99 MB

Release : 2021-03-16

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1492061425

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In todayâ??s IT architectures, microservices and serverless functions play increasingly important roles in process automation. But how do you create meaningful, comprehensive, and connected business solutions when the individual components are decoupled and independent by design? Targeted at developers and architects, this book presents a framework through examples, practical advice, and use cases to help you design and automate complex processes. As systems are more distributed, asynchronous, and reactive, process automation requires state handling to deal with long-running interactions. Author Bernd Ruecker demonstrates how to leverage process automation technology like workflow engines to orchestrate software, humans, decisions, or bots. Learn how modern process automation compares to business process management, service-oriented architecture, batch processing, event streaming, and data pipeline solutions Understand how to use workflow engines and executable process models with BPMN Understand the difference between orchestration and choreography and how to balance both



Industrial Process Automation Systems

Author : B.R. Mehta

Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann

Page : 668 pages

File Size : 34,30 MB

Release : 2014-11-26

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0128010983

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Industrial Process Automation Systems: Design and Implementation is a clear guide to the practicalities of modern industrial automation systems. Bridging the gap between theory and technician-level coverage, it offers a pragmatic approach to the subject based on industrial experience, taking in the latest technologies and professional practices.Its comprehensive coverage of concepts and applications provides engineers with the knowledge they need before referring to vendor documentation, while clear guidelines for implementing process control options and worked examples of deployments translate theory into practice with ease.This book is an ideal introduction to the subject for junior level professionals as well as being an essential reference for more experienced practitioners. - Provides knowledge of the different systems available and their applications, enabling engineers to design automation solutions to solve real industry problems - Includes case studies and practical information on key items that need to be considered when procuring automation systems - Written by an experienced practitioner from a leading technology company



Process Automation Handbook

Author : Jonathan Love

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 1064 pages

File Size : 28,67 MB

Release : 2007-12-22

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1846282829

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This book distils into a single coherent handbook all the essentials of process automation at a depth sufficient for most practical purposes. The handbook focuses on the knowledge needed to cope with the vast majority of process control and automation situations. In doing so, a number of sensible balances have been carefully struck between breadth and depth, theory and practice, classical and modern, technology and technique, information and understanding. A thorough grounding is provided for every topic. No other book covers the gap between the theory and practice of control systems so comprehensively and at a level suitable for practicing engineers.



The Robotic Process Automation Handbook

Author : Tom Taulli

Publisher : Apress

Page : 359 pages

File Size : 15,33 MB

Release : 2020-02-28

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1484257294

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While Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been around for about 20 years, it has hit an inflection point because of the convergence of cloud computing, big data and AI. This book shows you how to leverage RPA effectively in your company to automate repetitive and rules-based processes, such as scheduling, inputting/transferring data, cut and paste, filling out forms, and search. Using practical aspects of implementing the technology (based on case studies and industry best practices), you’ll see how companies have been able to realize substantial ROI (Return On Investment) with their implementations, such as by lessening the need for hiring or outsourcing. By understanding the core concepts of RPA, you’ll also see that the technology significantly increases compliance – leading to fewer issues with regulations – and minimizes costly errors. RPA software revenues have recently soared by over 60 percent, which is the fastest ramp in the tech industry, and they are expected to exceed $1 billion by the end of 2019. It is generally seamless with legacy IT environments, making it easier for companies to pursue a strategy of digital transformation and can even be a gateway to AI. The Robotic Process Automation Handbook puts everything you need to know into one place to be a part of this wave. What You'll Learn Develop the right strategy and planDeal with resistance and fears from employeesTake an in-depth look at the leading RPA systems, including where they are most effective, the risks and the costsEvaluate an RPA system Who This Book Is For IT specialists and managers at mid-to-large companies



Modern Business Process Automation

Author : Arthur H. M. ter Hofstede

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 664 pages

File Size : 31,64 MB

Release : 2009-11-18

Category : Computers

ISBN : 3642031218

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The ?eld of Business Process Management (BPM) is marred by a seemingly e- less sequence of (proposed) industry standards. Contrary to other ?elds (e.g., civil or electronic engineering), these standards are not the result of a widely supported consolidationofwell-understoodandwell-establishedconceptsandpractices.Inthe BPM domain, it is frequently the case that BPM vendors opportunistically become involved in the creation of proposed standards to exert or maintain their in?uence and interests in the ?eld. Despite the initial fervor associated with such standardi- tion activities, it is no less frequent that vendors either choose to drop their support for standards that they earlier championed on an opportunistic basis or elect only to partially support them in their commercial offerings. Moreover, the results of the standardization processes themselves are a concern. BPM standards tend to deal with complex concepts, yet they are never properly de?ned and all-too-often not informed by established research. The result is a plethoraof languagesand tools, with no consensuson conceptsand their implem- tation. They also fail to provide clear direction in the way in which BPM standards should evolve. One can also observe a dichotomy between the “business” side of BPM and its “technical” side. While it is clear that the application of BPM will fail if not placed in a proper business context, it is equally clear that its application will go nowhere if it remains merely a motivational exercise with schemas of business processes hanging on the wall gathering dust.



Software Process Automation

Author : Alan M. Christie

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 19,56 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Computers

ISBN : 3642792529

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Process automation provides a means to integrate people in a software development organization with the development process and the tools supporting that development. This new technology may significantly improve software quality and development productivity. However, as yet there is little practical experience in its day-to-day use. This book is for those who wish to explore the technology or are considering its adoption. The monograph discusses the underlying concepts, reviews in some detail two of the major process automation products, relates process automation to process improvement, and provides adoption guidelines. Special emphasis is on the process modeling language ProNet which is commercially available. The book is enriched by numerous examples, tables, and technical appendices.



Overview of Industrial Process Automation

Author : K.L.S. Sharma

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 494 pages

File Size : 18,82 MB

Release : 2016-10-25

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 012809303X

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Overview of Industrial Process Automation, Second Edition, introduces the basics of philosophy, technology, terminology, and practices of modern automation systems through the presentation of updated examples, illustrations, case studies, and images. This updated edition adds new developments in the automation domain, and its reorganization of chapters and appendixes provides better continuity and seamless knowledge transfer. Manufacturing and chemical engineers involved in factory and process automation, and students studying industrial automation will find this book to be a great, comprehensive resource for further explanation and study. - Presents a ready made reference that introduces all aspects of automation technology in a single place with day-to-day examples - Provides a basic platform for the understanding of industry literature on automation products, systems, and solutions - Contains a guided tour of the subject without the requirement of any previous knowledge on automation - Includes new topics, such as factory and process automation, IT/OT Integration, ISA 95, Industry 4.0, IoT, etc., along with safety systems in process plants and machines



Robotic Process Automation with Blue Prism Quick Start Guide

Author : Lim Mei Ying

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 223 pages

File Size : 35,39 MB

Release : 2018-11-30

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1789614465

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Learn how to design and develop robotic process automation solutions with Blue Prism to perform important tasks that enable value creation in your work Key FeaturesDevelop robots with Blue PrismAutomate your work processes with Blue PrismLearn basic skills required to train a robot for process automationBook Description Robotic process automation is a form of business process automation where user-configured robots can emulate the actions of users. Blue Prism is a pioneer of robotic process automation software, and this book gives you a solid foundation to programming robots with Blue Prism. If you've been tasked with automating work processes, but don't know where to start, this is the book for you! You begin with the business case for robotic process automation, and then move to implementation techniques with the leading software for enterprise automation, Blue Prism. You will become familiar with the Blue Prism Studio by creating your first process. You will build upon this by adding pages, data items, blocks, collections, and loops. You will build more complex processes by learning about actions, decisions, choices, and calculations. You will move on to teach your robot to interact with applications such as Internet Explorer. This can be used for spying elements that identify what your robot needs to interact with on the screen. You will build the logic behind a business objects by using read, write, and wait stages. You will then enable your robot to read and write to Excel and CSV files. This will finally lead you to train your robot to read and send emails in Outlook. You will learn about the Control Room, where you will practice adding items to a queue, processing the items and updating the work status. Towards the end of this book you will also teach your robot to handle errors and deal with exceptions. The book concludes with tips and coding best practices for Blue Prism. What you will learnLearn why and when to introduce robotic automation into your business processesWork with Blue Prism StudioCreate automation processes in Blue PrismMake use of decisions and choices in your robotsUse UI Automation mode, HTML mode, Region mode, and spyingLearn how to raise exceptionsGet the robot to deal with errorsLearn Blue Prism coding best practicesWho this book is for The book is aimed at end users such as citizen developers who create business processes, but may not have the basic programming skills required to train a robot. No experience of BluePrism is required.



Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere

Author : Husan Mahey

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 555 pages

File Size : 28,72 MB

Release : 2020-11-24

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1839216565

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Discover Automation Anywhere best practices and strategies for building scalable automation solutions for your organization Key FeaturesBuild RPA robots using the latest features of cloud-based Automation Anywhere A2019Explore real-world scenarios with AA A2019 to understand the wide range of capabilities available for your RPA projectsBuild complete software robots to automate business processes with the help of step-by-step walkthroughsBook Description With an increase in the number of organizations deploying RPA solutions, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is quickly becoming the most desired skill set for both developers starting their career and seasoned professionals. This book will show you how to use Automation Anywhere A2019, one of the leading platforms used widely for RPA. Starting with an introduction to RPA and Automation Anywhere, the book will guide you through the registration, installation, and configuration of the Bot agent and Control Room. With the help of easy-to-follow instructions, you'll build your first bot and discover how you can automate tasks with Excel, Word, emails, XML, and PDF files. You'll learn from practical examples based on real-world business scenarios, and gain insights into building more robust and resilient bots, executing external scripts such as VBScripts and Python, and adding error handling routines. By the end of this RPA book, you'll have developed the skills required to install and configure an RPA platform confidently and have a solid understanding of how to build complex and robust, yet performant, bots. What you will learnExplore effective techniques for installing and configuring an Automation Anywhere A2019 platformBuild software robots to automate tasks and simplify complex business processesDesign resilient bots that are modular and reusableUnderstand how to add error handling functionality and discover troubleshooting techniquesDesign bots to automate tasks in Excel, Word, emails, XML, and PDF filesImplement effective automation strategies using RPA best practicesWho this book is for This Automation Anywhere RPA book is for automation engineers, RPA professionals, and automation consultants who are looking to explore the capabilities of Automation Anywhere for building intelligent automation strategy for enterprises. A solid understanding of programming concepts and exposure to the Automation Anywhere platform is necessary to get started with this book.



Automate It with Zapier

Author : Kelly Goss

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 618 pages

File Size : 40,21 MB

Release : 2021-08-25

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1800200471

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Build easy and accessible solutions for automating mundane processes in marketing, sales, operations, and finance to enable teams to focus on core tasks Key FeaturesLearn Zapier and find solutions to specific problems with this comprehensive yet concise guideExplore various scenarios describing specific business problems and how they can be solved with ZapierDiscover expert tips and practical examples to harness the full potential of ZapierBook Description Zapier is an emerging no-code workflow automation technology that enables organizations to connect their cloud-based and web applications and automate data transfer between them. Zapier's built-in features and flexibility allow users to integrate thousands of business applications and create simple to complex automation to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, thereby increasing productivity. This book is a must-have for business owners, their employees, and independent freelancers and contractors looking to use Zapier for business process automation. The book takes a hands-on approach to implementation and associated problem-solving methodologies that will have you up-and-running and productive in no time while leveling up your automation skills. You'll discover how to plan your automation building for optimal results, what are the native features available in Zapier, and the applications that connect with it, as well as how to optimally configure your workflows to automate your processes in as few steps as possible. Finally, you'll find out how to create advanced workflow automation from scratch and learn how to troubleshoot issues. By the end of this Zapier book, you'll be able to build your own advanced workflow automation using Zapier, addressing the key pain points encountered in businesses with manual and repetitive tasks. What you will learnThink creatively to plan your business workflows to overcome specific business problemsGet to grips with the native features and built-in applications available in ZapierExplore different types of third-party business applications that integrate with ZapierConfigure your workflows optimally to automate business processes and minimize task usageUse Zapier's library of pre-built workflows and create advanced workflows from scratchDiscover the extensive functionality and practical uses of Zapier's built-in appsWho this book is for This book is for solutions architects, process consultants, business analysts, virtual assistants, digital marketers, CRM consultants, online business managers, technical consultants, bookkeepers, and accountants who want to deploy effective automation techniques in Zapier. This book will help micro, small, or medium-sized businesses to increase their productivity using workflow automation with Zapier, as well as freelancers and contractors providing digital process improvement, systemizing, and automation services. No prior experience with business process automation or Zapier is required.