May 1, 2024
Updated June 26, 2025
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Business Automation: A Comprehensive Guide
Business Automation (BA) refers to the use of technology to execute recurring tasks or processes within a company, aiming to minimize manual intervention. It's a strategic approach that allows organizations to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and often, achieve significant cost savings. The core idea is to let technology handle repetitive, rule-based activities, freeing up human employees to focus on more complex, creative, and strategic endeavors.
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Business Automation.
Discusses how to use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and RPA to automate tasks and processes. It is written by two leading experts in the field of AI and valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about this topic.
Discusses the future of automation and how it will impact businesses. It is written by a leading futurist and valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the potential impact of automation on their organization.
Discusses how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve your business. It covers a wide range of topics, including identifying AI opportunities, selecting the right technology, and managing the change process.
Covers the fundamentals of business process automation, including its benefits, challenges, and best practices. It is written by two academics with extensive experience in the field and good choice for students and professionals who want to learn more about business process automation.
Provides a simple and easy-to-understand overview of business automation. It is written in a non-technical style and good choice for anyone who is new to business automation.
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