Business process automation with Power Apps
Kubota Australia is in the process of retiring up to 40 legacy applications as part of its digital transformation initiative aimed at adopting a new enterprise platform. A significant aspect of this transformation involves partnering with Empyrean to deploy Microsoft Power Apps, a Platform-as-a-Service solution that facilitates low-code application development and integrates with various data sources, including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and SQL Server. So far, Empyrean has created five new applications.
One such application is the Chain of Responsibility App, which assists the logistics department in digitally monitoring the transportation, loading, and unloading of products. Key features of the app include:
- Tracking the anticipated arrival of trucks
- Ensuring drivers are qualified and have completed necessary induction training
- Confirming that loads are secured properly
- Facilitating the efficient transfer of responsibility to the next transit contact
This transition to a digital format modernizes the chain of responsibility. Previously, Kubota’s logistics team relied on a paper-based system, which, according to Lodder, made it “nearly impossible” to ensure adherence to the proper protocols.
Moreover, the implementation of business process automation has enhanced Kubota's overall compliance and risk management, as well as improved the quality of its auditable records. Automation has also reduced IT overhead, allowing Kubota's IT team to concentrate on other priorities, as Empyrean manages the daily maintenance of the new applications.
“The initial phase has mainly focused on developing the workflows and designing the applications to maintain a consistent user experience, enabling end-users to easily adopt new apps as they are introduced. Empyrean has been excellent in establishing that standard, which we plan to continue utilizing for upcoming projects in the next two to three years.”