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Process automation: optimized administrative management

Last update: August 26

Automated administrative management is an efficient, cost-effective way of handling recurring, time-consuming administrative tasks. This technology has been developed to simplify administrative management, improve productivity and reduce the risk of human error. It enables companies to save precious time by automating time-consuming tasks such as data entry, order processing or the production of administrative documents.


The automation of administrative processes has become a necessity for companies wishing to make the most of their activities in the coming years, whatever their sector or size. By automating certain tasks, companies are able to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce costs and save time. Not only is automation an excellent way of reducing le temps time spent on tedious processes and improving the quality of information, it also offers the possibility of simplifying certain procedures (data entry, order processing, etc.). As a result, it offers companies a more cost-effective and efficient way of managing their operations.


In this article, we'll mainly be reviewing the automated administrative management models produced by LANE Digital Consulting as experts in the field. We'll briefly look at the leading automation tools with which we are official partners. And finally, we'll present a few case studies of companies that have benefited from LANE's process automation.



Automation of administrative processes in general

Automation of administrative processes in general

Benefits for companies

As already mentioned above, automated process management offers a number of key advantages to companies, including :


  • Improved overall productivity and efficiency: by freeing up time to concentrate on value-added tasks, process automation enables companies to increase their productivity and efficiency.

  • Reduced risk of human error: the use of sophisticated algorithms enables automatic verification of data entries, guaranteeing greater accuracy and reducing the risk of error.

  • Better resource management: automation enables companies to monitor their inventories in real time to avoid shortages or overstocking.

  • Cost reduction: by eliminating the need for extra staff or additional equipment to carry out certain tasks, process automation enables companies to cut costs.

What are the best practices for automating administrative processes?

Process automation requires good planning and organization to achieve optimum performance. Here are some best practices for automating your processes:


  • Define the scope of the project: clearly define the automation objectives and budget;

  • Evaluate functionalities: identify tasks that can be automated, analyze available tools ; 

  • Evaluate available technologies: determine which technologies are suitable for automation;

  • Analyze and document the target process: identify and document the process to be automated;

  • Develop a test plan: define tests to verify that the system is ready for implementation;

  • Implement the solution: set up the solution and train staff in the new processes.


At LANE, we offer a complete service to help companies automate their administrative tasks, as well as customized technical support to optimize these processes. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you maximize your productivity.


Automated administrative management by LANE Digital Consulting

Automated administrative management by LANE Digital Consulting

Focus on HR process automation

Automated administrative management of the recruitment process

HR process automation is designed to simplify and optimize application management in recruitment processes. We provide companies with an online and physical application form, enabling candidates to easily apply for job vacancies.


Once the form has been submitted, the candidate and application information is automatically stored in a secure database. Thanks to the use of automation, the application is automatically forwarded to the appropriate manager for processing.


The application management process is then handled by our ATS (Applicant Tracking System) tool. The application is transformed into a task in the tool, enabling the recruitment process to be tracked efficiently and transparently.

This process automation solution enables companies to optimize their application management by reducing le temps time spent on tedious tasks and improving overall productivity. It also offers a better experience for candidates, enabling them to apply easily and track the progress of their application. 

Automation of administrative processes for taking leave

Automating leave requests is an excellent way of simplifying and speeding up the process of requesting and approving absences. It all starts with the provision of an online or paper form, accessible to all employees. Once the form has been submitted, the request is automatically forwarded to the appropriate manager for review.


Thanks to integration with the company's project management system (PMS), the leave request is transformed into a specific task that the manager can consult. He or she can then review the request, accepting or rejecting it according to the company's needs and staff availability.


To facilitate the procedure and guarantee traceability, an electronic signature can be used to formalize the request and acceptance of leave. In this way, the entire process is paperless and secure.


Finally, once the request has been accepted, the leave is automatically entered into the company's HR calendar, such as Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar. This makes it easy to manage schedules and ensure that all parties concerned are informed of planned absences. By automating leave requests, companies can manage employee absences more efficiently and accurately.


Focus on sales process automation


Automating sales processes: offer generation

Automated sales offer generation is a major asset for companies wishing to optimize their sales process. Following a discovery session with a prospect, several automated actions are put in place to facilitate the follow-up and management of this new opportunity.


First, a folder dedicated to the prospect is created in the company's cloud storage service, such as Google Drive. Next, company and contact information is referenced in the CRM used, such as Hubspot or ActiveCampaign, making it easy to track interactions with the prospect.


At the same time, company and contact details are also added to the accounting tool used, such as Quickbooks or Bexio, enabling seamless integration with the accounting system. Following these steps, a unique offer and customer number are generated automatically.


Depending on the prospect's requirements, a product or service and its price can be automatically added to the offer. The offer can then be edited, exported in PDF format and automatically emailed to the prospect, reducing processing times and improving the efficiency of the sales process.


By automating the generation of sales offers, companies can focus on the essentials: building solid relationships with prospects and customers, while increasing productivity and efficiency.

Automating administrative processes: offer tracking

Automated offer follow-up is a considerable asset for optimizing your prospect management and improving your conversion rate. Thanks to automated follow-up scenarios, created either in MAKEor in the CRM used by your company (Hubspot, ActiveCampaign), you can efficiently manage follow-ups after an offer has been sent.


These scenarios automatically integrate your prospect into a personalized follow-up process, with tailored follow-up messages sent at defined intervals. This personalized approach reinforces the prospect'scommitment and increases the chances of closing a sale.


Automating follow-up and reminders after an offer has been sent has a number of advantages, not least thanks to artificial intelligence:


  • Time-saving: automating reminders frees up time to concentrate on other important tasks, such as prospecting or retaining existing customers.

  • Consistent reminders: reminder messages are systematically sent at predefined intervals, ensuring regular, consistent communication with prospects.

  • Personalization: artificial intelligence enables us to adapt follow-up messages according to previous interactions with the prospect, making each communication more relevant and effective.

  • Performance analysis: AI can also help to measure the effectiveness of relaunch campaigns and adjust scenarios according to the results obtained.


In short, the automation of offer follow-up, supported by artificial intelligence, offers an optimized and personalized process for managing follow-ups, improving the relationship with prospects and increasing the chances of commercial success.

Automated sales processes after offer validation

Automating the processes following validation of an offer, whether accepted or rejected, enables more efficient management and better follow-up of leads. In the event of an offer rejection, several automated actions can be implemented to optimize lead management and ensure the continuity of the sales process.


Firstly, the lead's status is automatically modified in the CRM and/or PMS, reflecting the prospect's decision. Secondly, the prospect's file is archived in the company's cloud storage service, such as Google Drive, making it easier to retain and access information for possible future interactions.


Invoice archiving in the accounting system is also automated, ensuring rigorous management of financial data and complete traceability. Last but not least, a satisfaction questionnaire can be automatically sent to the prospect after the offer has been rejected. This enables valuable feedback to be gathered for the continuous improvement of offers and sales processes, and possibly to renew contact with the prospect in the future.


In short, automating the steps after offer validation, particularly in the event of rejection, enables better lead management and facilitates sales performance analysis. What's more, it offers the opportunity to continually improve offers and sales processes.


Now, if you'd like to optimize your HR and sales processes with automation from LANE Digital Consulting. Make an appointment now with our team of experts to discuss your needs and start reaping the benefits of automation.


Our partner automation tools

Tally


LANE Digital partner of Tally

Tally is a powerful form creation and management software designed to simplify your processes. Tally's user-friendly interface and advanced functionality enable companies to efficiently automate their processes. As an official Tally partner, LANE Digital offers our customers this exceptional tool to fully exploit the potential of digital transformation.


Tally offers a range of features that facilitate form creation and improve data collection. Thanks to its intuitive drag-and-drop editor, you can easily customize your forms to suit your needs. Tally also includes an extensive library of pre-designed form templates.


One of Tally's key advantages is its seamless integration with other digital tools and platforms. 


Here are the benefits of using Tally to manage your forms:


  • Easy form creation

  • Versatile form types

  • Seamless integration

  • Advanced features

  • Real-time data analysis

  • Enhanced safety

Make

LANE Digital automate your processes with Make

MAKE is a powerful automation tool designed to simplify and optimize your business processes. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, MAKE enables companies to implement effective automation solutions. As an official MAKE partner, LANE Digital offers its customers this remarkable tool to help them fully exploit the potential of digital transformation.


The tool offers a range of features that make it easy to implement and manage process automation. With its intuitive visual editor, you can easily design automated workflows tailored to your specific needs. MAKE also offers an extensive library of pre-designed automation templates to save you time and effort.


One of MAKE's key advantages is its seamless integration with other digital tools and platforms. 


Here are the benefits of MAKE for managing your automation processes:


  • Easy configuration MAKE offers a user-friendly interface and an intuitive visual editor, enabling you to create automated workflows effortlessly.

  • Versatile automation: MAKE supports various types of automation (task management, data integration, marketing automation, etc.). 

  • Seamless integration: MAKE integrates seamlessly with popular tools and platforms, enabling you to connect your automated processes to your existing digital ecosystem.

  • Advanced features: MAKE offers a host of advanced features to enhance the efficiency of your automated processes, such as error handling, customized notifications and event-based triggers.

  • Real-time monitoring and analysis: With MAKE, you can monitor the status of your automation systems, analyze performance and identify areas for improvement, so you can continually optimize your processes.

  • Enhanced security: MAKE places the utmost importance on the security of your data and automated processes, with robust protection measures such as data encryption and secure hosting.

Zapier

LANE Digital partner of Zapier

Zapier is an innovative automation tool designed to connect and automate your favorite applications, optimizing your internal processes. Thanks to its intuitive interface and extensive integrations, Zapier enables companies to create efficient automated workflows. As an official Zapier partner, LANE Digital makes this powerful tool available to its customers, enabling them to take full advantage of digital transformation.


Zapier offers an impressive range of integrations with thousands of applications, making it easy to create automated workflows tailored to your specific needs. What's more, Zapier offers a user-friendly interface for configuring these automations quickly and easily.


One of Zapier's key advantages is its ability to easily link different applications and platforms. 


Here are the benefits of Zapier for managing your automation processes:


  • Easy automation configuration: Zapier offers a simple user interface and visual editor to create automated workflows in just a few clicks.

  • Extensive integrations: Zapier supports over 3,000 applications, giving you a wide range of options for connecting and automating your business tools.

  • Seamless integration: Zapier makes it easy to connect your applications and create automated workflows without requiring programming skills.

  • Advanced features: Zapier offers advanced features such as event-based triggers, conditional actions and filters to customize and optimize your automations.

  • Save time and improve efficiency: by automating repetitive and tedious tasks, Zapier saves you time and improves the efficiency of your business processes.

  • Reliability and security: Zapier attaches great importance to the security of your data and the reliability of its automations, by implementing robust protection measures.


With all these automation tools as our partner, LANE Digital supports you in the transformation of your business processes, enabling you to gain in efficiency and focus on the essential aspects of your business. Don't hesitate to book a free slot with our experts.

Advantages of using these tools in partnership with LANE Digital

By collaborating with LANE, we guarantee our customers a seamless connection between their form and their existing software ecosystem. Whether integrating your CRM, project management tool or other applications, formal partnerships enable data synchronization and workflow optimization, eliminating manual data entry and improving overall efficiency.


By choosing to work with a partner company such as LANE, you benefit from a number of advantages:


  • Simplified integration As a key player in digital transformation, we have established partnerships with leading software suppliers such as Tally, MAKE and Zapier. Our team can easily connect them to your existing digital ecosystem.

  • Enhanced functionality Enhanced functionality: you benefit from enhanced functionality. Official partnerships with these tools enable a complete process automation solution tailored to your specific needs.

  • Expert advice and support As an official partner, our team of experts masters the intricacies of all these tools' functionalities and integrations. We provide advice and support throughout the implementation process.

  • Reliable solutions When you work with official partners like us, you can count on reliable solutions backed by the expertise of Tally, Make or Zapier, as well as our digital transformation company.


Entrust us with your automation project and see for yourself the gains in efficiency, productivity and competitiveness we can bring you.


Research and case studies


Optimizing leave requests: A1's success story


Leave automation: a successful partnership with LANE Digital

A1, a renowned supplier of quality fabric to the special events industry for over three decades, faced a major challenge in managing over 2,000 leave requests each year for their 200-strong staff. To optimize their internal processes, A1 chose to partner with LANE Digital Consulting because of our proven expertise in automation and process efficiency improvement.


Together, we embarked on a journey to streamline A1's leave request system by seamlessly integrating online and offline solutions. We achieved this through an innovative automation solution tailored to A1's unique needs, which included a mix of digital tools, comprehensive training and ongoing support.


What has been done? 


The aim of this collaboration was to automate A1's vacation planning process, resulting in the following steps:


  • An automated vacation planning process that ensured a smooth approval flow

  • Centralized task management 

  • Seamless integration with the human resources calendar.


This not only eliminated manual processes and paperwork, but also improved coordination and reduced scheduling conflicts. This has saved A1 time, improved communication and ensured a smooth and efficient workflow for its employees.


With guidance from LANE Digital Consulting, A1 successfully transformed its leave request system, improving productivity and efficiency while meeting the diverse needs of their staff.

Statistics on the impact of automated administrative management in key areas

As you can see, the automation of administrative processes has a significant impact on business productivity, efficiency and profitability. According to a study by McKinseyfor example, automation can reduce le temps spent on administrative tasks by 20% to 60%, freeing up employees' time to concentrate on higher value-added activities.


In sales, a survey conducted by Salesforce indicates that automated sales teams are 53% more likely to achieve their sales targets, and 67% report an increase in productivity thanks to process automation. What's more, lead-to-customer conversion rates can be improved by 30% through the use of automation tools.


When it comes to human resources management, a study by Gartner shows that automating HR processes can reduce costs by 13% and increase operational efficiency by 16%. Automated tasks include application management, employee training and benefits administration.


These statistics clearly demonstrate the positive impact of automation on key areas of HR and sales. By adopting automation tools and optimizing internal processes, companies can achieve significant gains in productivity, efficiency and profitability.

To conclude...

In conclusion, the automation of administrative processes, particularly in the key areas of human resources and sales, offers many advantages for companies. By optimizing tasks and reducing the time spent on manual activities, business process automation helps improve productivity, efficiency and profitability. 


In partnership with LANE Digital Consulting, you benefit from unrivalled expertise and ongoing support to maximize the potential of automation tools such as Tally, MAKE or Zapier. As an official partner of these platforms, LANE Digital is ready to support you in your transition to more automated, high-performance administrative management. Trust our team of experts to help you make the most of automation and propel your business to new heights.

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