extending cloud apps with workflow

25
Extending cloud apps with workflow

Upload: runmyprocess

Post on 21-Jun-2015

15.003 views

Category:

Technology


1 download

DESCRIPTION

From HR to marketing, finance to sales, all types of departments need intelligent workflow solutions. Backlogged paperwork, criss-crossing excel sheets and emails cost employees time, which ultimately costs a company money. Just as importantly, manual solutions are prone to error due to manual re-entry mistakes, wrong versions being used... With RunMyProcess, you can create and implement solutions to even the most complicated workflow situations.

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Extending cloud apps with workflow

Page 2: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Enterprise ITMain focus of enterprise IT is generally

the ERP and core business apps

Page 3: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Enterprise ITCommunication and productivity software

also high on IT priorities

Messaging and Collaboration

Page 4: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Enterprise IT Vertical applications address specific business needs

CRM HR

Messaging and Collaboration

Page 5: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Enterprise IT Extended apps fill the gap between core systems and the rest of IT

CRM HR

Messaging and Collaboration

Page 6: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

CRM HR

Messaging and Collaboration

Enterprise IT Inititiated by business users, extended apps proliferate throughout the enterprise

Page 7: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Migrating IT to the Cloud

User friendly

Rapid deployment

Anytime, anywhere, any device

On-demand – low risk to start

No IT infrastructure to manage

Always the latest version

Page 8: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Migrating to SaaS applications

HR

Collaboration

CRM

Messaging

Replace non-core tools with standard, « out-of-the-box » packaged apps

Page 9: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Migrating extended apps

Next logical step – migrating extended applications

?????

Page 10: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Lack of IT focus or support on non-core applications

BUT they are essential for everyday work tasks

AND users always have specific non-standard needs

Why do extended apps grow?

Page 11: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Why is this a problem for IT?

Out of IT control

No traceabilityHuman error

Lost time and productivityLack of integration

Outdated systems

one big, expensive headache!

Page 12: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

-> standard solutions don’t fit custom needs

-> automation stops at the edge of SaaS apps

X

Pre-packaged apps not enough

So what is needed?

Page 13: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

1. Enhance functionality of standard apps and build custom user interfaces

Apply corporate .css and custom look and feel

Integrate forms in a google site, intranet or public web site

Build custom web interfaces that are HTML5 compatible

What is needed?

Page 14: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

2. Custom workflow design

Design custom workflows

Link interfaces to approval process

User management for tailored approval processes

Examples: HR on-boarding, recruitment, expense accounting, investment requests…

What is needed?

Page 15: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

3. integration options for Cloud and On-Premise

ERP

SaaS

Connect to Cloud Apps

Integrate to Corporate IT

?

What is needed?

Page 16: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

4 Control and traceability

Ability to track any step in the process

Custom reporting

Generate consolidated reports

Embed reports in Google Sites or other

web sites

What is needed?

Page 17: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

1 Enhance UI/functionality of standard apps

2 Custom workflow approvals

4 Control and traceability3 Integration with other apps

RunMyProcess complete solution

Page 18: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

2 Define the process

So, how does it work?

4 Track, analyze and optimize3 Integration

SaaSERP

1 Create user interfaces

Page 19: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Connecting Cloud and on-premise

SaaS

... and the Secure Enterprise Connector to securely access on premise data from our Cloud

Library of 1,200 connectors to 100+ SaaS applications

Page 20: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Key advantages

Rapid deployment No programming Agile (process approach) Multi-site deployment Traceability

All on a robust, secure cloud platform

Page 21: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Custom investment request app integrated with ERP

Complete request in Excel

Print and Sign

Purchase launched

Manual entry in ERP

Reporting?Traceability?

Consolidation?

Finance approval

BEFORE

Manager approval

Automated integration with ERP

Purchase launched

Save timeLimit errors

Consolidated views

AFTER

Page 22: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Case Study: Automating contract and installation process

Problem: Backup in manual order creation process was limiting sales

Solution:

Data automatically pulled from Zoho for contract creation

Approval process completed

Validated contract created -> sales and operations

Installation process starts: project creation, material list creation,

production launched, shipping forms generated and details sent to

installation team

US distributor of controllers for commercial swimming pools

80 employees

Project develop time: 10 man days

Increased capacity -> doubled sales team from 4 to 8

Integrated Apps: Zoho CRM, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Box.net, Google Apps, Internal DB

Page 23: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Case study: Field services mobile workflow app

Problem: Looking for real-time solution to increase visibility of

what was happening on-site

Solution: Mobile application for field audit team

Field audit manager receives job direct on tablet

At customer site, comletes form and includes pictures taken

from the tablet

Results sent to internal operations managers

Audit team identifies upgrade possiblities -> sent to sales

3rd largest land care company in the US

5,000 employees, 6

3 branch locations, 17 states

Project develop time: 30 man days

Improved service quality and allowed audit team to increase revenue by identifying sales opportunities from the field

Page 24: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Over 180 enterprise customers worldwide

Page 25: Extending Cloud Apps with Workflow

Conclusion

RunMyProcess:

Platform for creating and integrating workflow applications in the Cloud.

40 Local partners worldwide

Can get started for as low $40 (30€) per user per year

30 day free trial

www.runmyprocess.com