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WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU EXPECT FROM USING RPA? As you would expect, automation offers many benefits, but it’s not just about operational efficiency. It also helps contribute to a happier workforce, that is focused on higher value tasks, that are not only more satisfying but add more value to your organisation. A happier workforce is more likely to stay at an organisation, retaining talent in the company and creating a culture where people want to come and work. As employees are freed up from the mundane tasks such as processing invoices, they are able to work directly with customers, helping them find homes, engaging them in tenant involvement schemes and solving property issues. The benefits of an RPA strategy include improved accuracy, reduced
data entry and process errors, and a much-reduced processing time. The automation process can be running 24/7 in the background and requires minimal intervention. David Bolton, property services director at Yorkshire Housing looked to the
future: “As the sector continues on its journey of transformation and innovation, technologies such as these will become even more central in the future to how we operate as businesses and crucially provide services to our customers and allow them to interact with us.”
PREPARING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RPA As with any business change, it is vital to prepare and review processes before introducing new technology. Many digital projects fail to reap the intended benefits due to poor planning. Housing providers must have the right implementation strategy in place in
order to see the benefits that RPA can offer. The key to success lies in aligning automation with your change programmes and getting the buy in from the teams involved. What is particularly appealing with this technology is the ability to hit the ground running at a fairly low cost and see it in action before making further investment or committing to any roll out plan. Many clients start with discovery days, mapping out which processes are ripe for automating, and which need reviewing and improving before automation
Norbord has a wood panel for it!
Norbord’s Engineered wood panels product guide is the perfect companion for specifiers, architects and tradespeople. Whatever the project, they will be able to find a panel for it in the handy A5 booklet. The product guide contains all the information needed on panels in the SterlingOSB Zero®, CaberBoard® and CaberWood MDF® portfolios, including detailed technical product data and installation advice. In addition to this, Norbord’s booklet highlights different applications, including roofing, flooring, walling, timber frames, hoarding, shopfitting, and furniture among others such as moulding and packing.
www.norbord.co.uk Launch of ‘Exquisite’ collection
Designer Contracts has introduced a new carpet collection to its extensive portfolio of floorcoverings. Exquisite is a two ply, soft pile carpet constructed from 100 per cent polypropylene with a soft fleece backing. Suitable for heavy domestic use, it is the ideal choice for families looking for a durable, yet luxurious carpet for their property. Said Designer Contracts md, Peter Kelsey: “Carpet is still the number one choice of flooring within the home, and with this in mind; Exquisite has been designed to meet the needs of homeowners looking for something super- soft and comfortable underfoot. It also provides the all-important, easy-to-care-for properties that so many families require.”
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can be considered. Often, processes are not streamlined and have many stages which are unnecessary and repetitive. We have discovered that an organisation that is open to robotic process
automation benefits from a culture shift whereby staff feel empowered to challenge the status quo and offer up solutions for improvements.
Rob Bryan is operations director at Vantage
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Simpson Strong-Tie introduces all-new catalogue of connectors
Construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has released their all-new 2020 catalogue; a comprehensive product guide which showcases the company’s most recent innovations and product line extensions. Alongside the UK’s largest collection of connectors for timber and masonry construction, sit numerous new products, including the GPC, Gable Panel Connector, a high movement timber frame tie, decorative and a heavy duty post bases, an adjustable mini hanger, purlin anchor, twisted restraint strap and a 4mm reinforced angle bracket. The catalogue also contains comprehensive technical data, performance characteristics, safe working loads, plus easy to follow installation instructions. Managing Director, Malcolm Paulson explains: “It’s been a busy time for Simpson Strong-Tie, we’ve really pushed the boat out to increase our core product range, engineered to stand the test of time. With our new enhanced product lines, along with our rapid made-to-order service, we really can say that if we don’t have it – you don’t need it”. Available now in print on request, and online in the Resources / Literature section at
www.strongtie.co.uk.
01827 255 600
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