5 Ways Automation Technology May Save Your Job, Not End It – JD Supra

Find out why automation technology can eliminate mundane repetitive tasks so you can focus on value-add analysis and scale your business efficiently.

Technology is at the forefront of minimizing the negative impacts of constant change. We seek out advancements to modernize business, sequence our day, and make our lives easier. Among these advancements in the business world, we often hear and become weary of, is automation technology. Automation technology doesnt always precede a cost reduction, headcount reduction, or elimination of jobs. It can facilitate a streamlined approach to day-to-day repetitive activities so that the time saved can be applied to other value-add activities in the organization.

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An antiquated process in gas scheduling, for example, nomination entry, updating, and actualizing is an ideal candidate for automation. Most organizations are still entering nominations in three places: 1) the pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) we cant get around this requirement as its at the key data point to move product; 2) an internal position spreadsheet weve found that nearly all front office teams have a position spreadsheet either shared across desks or managed for the best information, and 3) the chosen ETRM a system of record for information to flow from team to team and ultimately for invoicing. Why enter three times when once will get you the same results in less time? What could you do with the time you get back?

Lets look at the benefits that companies can realize with an automated approach to everyday logistics operations without putting jobs at risk.

Bottom line: automation isnt all bad. We simply must be open to change to benefit from innovation.

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5 Ways Automation Technology May Save Your Job, Not End It - JD Supra