Leveraging no-code to digitize quickly and effectively

One of the greatest driving forces behind the uptake of automation software has been the race to achieve digitalization. Automation has been identified by McKinsey as the most prominent emerging trend in tech and is the leading force for many organizations.

In the past automation has been notoriously tricky to implement effectively. Often programs required a good level of coding knowledge, or even a dedicated dev team, to keep things on the rails. Many automation projects have struggled to get off the ground, due to issues such as:

• Projects taking too long – some projects become irrelevant before they can be completed
• High prices – development teams and dedicated software are costly to implement and manage
• IT strain – an increased workload for the IT department means they have less time to do their job
• Limited reach – if the automation software can only be used by IT, it becomes difficult to factor other teams’ experiences into the finished product

What you need is an approach that reduces the amount of time projects take, lowers development and daily running costs, takes the strain off IT teams and improves accessibility so that all teams get a say in how automation can help them. Thankfully, all these benefits are being brought to life by the no-code movement.

In this blog, we will explore how the no-code movement can increase your organization’s capacity for automation and advance your digitization.

What is the no-code movement?

The no-code movement refers to the growing trend of no-code development gaining prominence in areas that are traditionally dominated by developers. This includes app building, web design, video game building and, of course, automation software.

Many are already aware of the no-code movement which, although slightly misleading, is often grouped with low-code development.

Low-code platforms combine elements of no-code and regular developer tools to reduce the level of difficulty in development, however they often require some level of coding knowledge to get the most out of them.

The no-code movement focuses entirely on solutions that do not require code at all. Some have the option for additional development tools, but they can be used via the codeless interface.

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How no-code software accelerates your digitization

The benefits of no-code automation tools are far-reaching and can completely transform the way every team in your organization works. When your automation platform requires no input from experienced coders you put the power of automation in the hands of everyone.

We have laid out below some of the benefits you will start to see when you introduce no-code automation into your organization:

Democratized innovation

Organizations can achieve more accurate automations by ensuring that it is accessible to employees who are not developers. This is because it is difficult to find an employee who understands a role better than those who do it every day.

Empowering them to create the kind of solutions that would make their job easier is a fundamental benefit of the no-code movement.

No-code can help you create a culture of innovation, where your entire organization has the power to evolve organically and develop the most useful solutions in real time.

Reduced costs

Paying for an automation software license is cheaper than implementing a dedicated development team for your automation processes, while forgoing automation altogether can lead to inefficiencies and costly errors.

The no-code movement offers a cost-effective approach to automation as you remove the need pay specialists to create automations or fix something that has gone wrong. Everything you need is neatly packaged within the no-code platform’s interface.

Quick wins

A common issue with automation projects is that they are often not afforded the level of priority that they require. As such, automation initiatives can be put on the back burner or forgotten about altogether. While it pays to be proactive, being dynamic is invaluable in fast-paced industries.

With many no-code platforms boasting the ability to complete development of apps and automated initiatives in hours, the no-code movement prides itself on faster, more efficient development experiences. With the ability to set up standardized templates, automation can get even quicker.

Integration

Automation usually requires a multitude of specialist tools and platforms that work together to create more complex automated processes. This ties together features such as form creation, document generation and workflow automation.

No-code software for managing these kinds of automation, such as FlowForma Process Automation, unites all the functionalities of traditional automation platforms under a single umbrella. This makes automation easier, quicker and more efficient for the organization as a whole.

Create your own no-code movement

When it comes to automation, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. No-code solutions need to be mindful of this and have enough flexibility built in that they can be applied anywhere, by anyone. For practitioners to be able to create a no-code movement within their organization, they need the right tools for the job.

Unlike some other no-code software, 99 per cent of FlowForma’s users build automations without a single line of code. They can view processes, assess them and create automations, all from a single platform.

FlowForma process automation also connects to thousands of tools and systems, enabling your team to pull data together across the organization, allowing for greater efficiency. It provides you with the process intelligence you need to make better decisions on a team-by-team or business-wide basis.

To find out more about the no-code movement and how it could help accelerate your organization’s digitization, download our eBook, 'An Innovator’s Guide To No Code Digitization And Improvement'.

This article was originally published as How The No Code Movement Can Help You Win The Digitization Race.

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