Business Process Management and Automation

Software applications dedicated to Business Process Management (BPM) empower professionals in both business and IT to design executable workflows through standardized symbols and language.

These applications serve a diverse range of functions, enabling users to visualize, simulate, and automatically generate code for business processes. Moreover, BPM facilitates the creation of reports and documentation specific to these processes. For enterprises dealing with intricate or time-intensive processes, BPM proves to be an advantageous solution, aiding in the optimization and automation of these operations. Notably, within the realm of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), BPM plays a significant role in assisting businesses to conform to regulatory requirements by establishing a transparent and audit-friendly record of process execution. Consequently, BPM emerges as a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes seeking to enhance their process management within the context of ERP integration.

From SAP Sapphire 2025: Smart Suite, Fast Track – SAP’s Packaged Approach to Business Transformation
SAP is transforming enterprise application consumption and implementation with its Business Transformation Packages, which offer pre-integrated, outcome-focused solutions designed to facilitate faster, modular cloud ERP modernization tied to key business objectives.
Modernizing Mission Driven Retail with Epicor
Modernizing Mission-Driven Retail
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio transformed its retail operations by implementing the cloud-native Epicor Propello POS system, which enhanced efficiency, increased customer engagement and donations, and improved employee satisfaction, ultimately driving greater social impact.
The 2025 Guide on What’s Next for SAP Automation
Webinar On-demand As the enterprise landscape becomes increasingly complex, organizations are looking at automation to help them address business challenges like reducing manual effort in repetitive tasks, streamlining operations, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and freeing up resources for higher-value strategic initiatives. In addition, there is a need to manage integration challenges across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, streamlining the move to SAP S/4HANA, adoption of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and the growing role of citizen developers and low-code/no-code solutions. This session explores the evolving landscape of process automation for SAP and look at key trends that are shaping its future. Recent research explains that highlights how organizations are advancing in automation maturity, adoption and usage patterns of tools like SAP Fiori and SAP BTP, and the challenges that integration needs present. Whether you’re an SAP professional or a business leader, this webinar provides valuable insights to help drive digital transformation in your organization. Watch this webinar to: Gain actionable insights into the current state of SAP process automation. Understand the key challenges faced by large enterprises today. Learn how to leverage SAP tools to drive innovation and efficiency in your organization.
The 2025 Guide on What’s Next for SAP Automation
Webinar On-demand As the enterprise landscape becomes increasingly complex, organizations are looking at automation to help them address business challenges like reducing manual effort in repetitive tasks, streamlining operations, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and freeing up resources for higher-value strategic initiatives. In addition, there is a need to manage integration challenges across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, streamlining the move to SAP S/4HANA, adoption of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and the growing role of citizen developers and low-code/no-code solutions. This session explores the evolving landscape of process automation for SAP and look at key trends that are shaping its future. Recent research explains that highlights how organizations are advancing in automation maturity, adoption and usage patterns of tools like SAP Fiori and SAP BTP, and the challenges that integration needs present. Whether you’re an SAP professional or a business leader, this webinar provides valuable insights to help drive digital transformation in your organization. Watch this webinar to: Gain actionable insights into the current state of SAP process automation. Understand the key challenges faced by large enterprises today. Learn how to leverage SAP tools to drive innovation and efficiency in your organization.
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Kyriba and Riyadh Air partner on treasury management in aviation
Kyriba has announced its partnership with Riyadh to help Riyadh Air automate and streamline its treasury management processes.
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Boomi to invest in its commitment to Japan with SunBridge Partners
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