Workflow software is one of the fastest advancing product segments on the planet right now. Businesses of all industries are looking for ways to improve productivity, and workflow solutions can help them do that. Maybe you’re looking for workflow software right now and are already familiar with standard features such as easy graphical modeling, the option to pre-fill forms, and display performance reports on dashboards. You also know that your business is unique, and you need a tailor-made solution that’s not just built for anyone. We created the 2019 Workflow Software Buyer’s Checklist to help you understand what features are absolutely crucial in workflow software and how they can help your business. In this article, we’ll briefly explain each feature so you can make the best choice for your company.
2019 Workflow Features
Custom Scripting
You need software that allows for custom scripting, even when many of the services available are low code (more on this in a moment). “Out of the box” software can be powerful in and of itself, but custom scripting allows you to build a workflow system to best fit your needs and adapt the system to how you intend to use it. That’s what makes custom scripts such a valuable part of the implementation process: you take a system “out of the box” and turn it into something specifically built to help your organization succeed. The good news is, every BPM provider offers custom scripting to various degrees. You should have at least one developer on your team with experience writing scripts. Once you have a reusable script completed, you can build processes with them without having to write new code on your own.
Low-Code
We mentioned a term that you may or may not be familiar with: “low-code.” What, specifically, does this mean, and how can it be helpful for you? Low-code software allows you to build and maintain solutions with less coding than traditional software. This can include drop-and-drag features, images, templates, and more. Low-code software makes it easier for you to change processes without the trouble of recoding the program. As a result, you can expand how many people use your software and build automation applications faster, since you don’t require as much code to complete the process you need to build. You don’t need to hire expensive developers to write code for you to optimize your workflows. Low-code software also makes it easier to standardize the system that all departments in your business use, since you’re avoiding highly customized code options in favor of something that anyone can build.
