Analytic Process Automation in Business Operations

This document is a technical report that outlines the concept of Analytic Process Automation (APA) and its significance in the post-COVID business environment. It describes how organizations are increasingly adopting intelligent automation to enhance business outcomes and improve operational efficiency. The report details the four principles of APA, which include the transition from data discovery to auto-discovery, self-service to auto-service, manual coding to auto-generation, and embedded insight to auto-process. Each principle highlights advancements in technology that facilitate the automation of data access, analytics, and business processes. The report emphasizes the potential benefits of APA, such as cost savings, value generation, and workforce upskilling. It also discusses the competitive advantages gained by organizations that implement APA platforms, as well as the importance of scenario planning and risk aversion in deploying new systems. The document concludes with a case study on Alteryx as a leading provider of APA solutions.