Automating Processes Without Major IT Projects \ Nulara

"We'd love to automate that, but we don't have the budget for a big IT project." Sound familiar? The good news: modern automation doesn't require multi-million investments. There are smarter approaches.

The Old Way: Big Project, Big Risk

Traditional automation often meant months of analysis, custom software development, extensive testing, and finally a major rollout. Many projects failed or exceeded budget. SMEs in particular couldn't afford this risk.

The New Approach: Connect and Automate

Today, intelligent solutions can integrate with existing systems without replacing them. Data from ERP, PLM, documents, and emails is automatically captured, standardized, and linked. The interface to humans remains familiar – the work happens in the background.

Practical Examples

Automatic Document Analysis

Problem: Employees manually transfer data from supplier certificates to internal systems.

Solution: AI analyzes incoming documents and automatically extracts relevant data. Manual transfer is eliminated.

Result: 80% time savings, fewer errors, more current data.

Automated Data Validation

Problem: Product data is manually checked for completeness before release.

Solution: Rules automatically check data against requirements and flag gaps.

Result: Immediate feedback, no more bottlenecks from manual checks.

Supplier Data Integration

Problem: Supplier data arrives in different formats and must be manually standardized.

Solution: Integration tools automatically convert formats and validate data.

Result: Consistent data quality regardless of supplier format.

Report Generation

Problem: Monthly reports require hours of manual data compilation.

Solution: Automated reports are generated from connected data sources.

Result: Reports available on demand, team can focus on analysis instead of compilation.

Start Small, Scale Fast

The key to successful automation is starting with a manageable use case. Prove the value quickly, then expand. This approach reduces risk and builds organizational confidence.

What to Look For in Solutions

Modern automation solutions should be non-invasive (no major system changes), configurable (not custom-coded), and able to show quick results. AI-powered tools can handle variability in data that rigid automation couldn't.

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