Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - Digitization and Automation of Processes : Prerequisites, functionality and implementation using accounting as an example

This book provides a practice-oriented overview of the necessary prerequisites, better operating model, and the individual steps for the successful introduction of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent process Automation (IPA). In addition to theoretical basics, practical examples from controlling and accounting illustrate the enormous potential of this technology. "....This book serves as a valuable read to understand the RPA fundamentals and organizational models in detail to successfully get started and also evolve RPA within the organization." - Josef Elkuch, Global Robotics Delivery Lead, Operations Division of UBS "...The authors show how Robotics can be successfully implemented and how employees can be excited about it." - Jörg Helten, Member of the Executive Board, ADAC SE "The ideal guidance for starting and further developing the RPA discipline in the company! In addition to valuable case studies from controlling and accounting, key topics such as technology, process selection, governance, operating model and change management are highlighted in an understandable and application-oriented manner." - Reto Santschi, Head of Automation Center of Excellence, PostFinance "...provides a comprehensive understanding of robot-based process automation, making it highly recommended for both "RPA-interested" and "robotics-savvy" readers." - Achim Wenning, Partner, Horváth & Partners The authors Professor Dr. Christian Langmann teaches controlling and accounting at Munich University of Applied Sciences and advises companies on the digitalization of controlling. Daniel Turi is the head of financial data management at an international insurance company and a sought-after speaker on the topic of RPA. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.