We live in a digital world and the enterprise is no different. However, some organizations haven’t started the digitalization process and this post is tailored to them. We hear a lot about the benefits of digitalization, but not as much about what it can cost a business that has neglected to evolve.
Let’s take a look at what the lack of digitalization can cost a business:
Additional staff members
According to a recent blog post, Youredi reported that companies often need to hire additional staff members when they haven’t gone digital due to inefficient processes. Sometimes the task can be as simple as answering customer inquiries, but someone has to do it. Companies are often wary of beginning the digitalization process, but starting with just a minor task can be a great way to see if it would be worth digitalizing more in the future.
Business processes implemented more slowly
“The lack of integration across processes slows down the implementation of the automated processes,” according to Youredi. “Better, accurate, and automated business processes are the core of a business that wants to stay on the top.”
Automating processes often leads to a boost in productivity and efficiency. It’s also great for an organization’s pocketbook. Without digitalization, automating processes isn’t an option.
Innovation prevention
In order to develop and grow, a business needs constant innovation, Youredi reported.
“Digitalizing processes can not only be helpful in new processes; however, it can be the engine of creating new innovations that strengthen the position of the company, allows them to differentiate themselves, and stand out,” according to the post.
Losing market share
When companies are not innovative and growing, they can fail to create products or services that are in demand, which often ends in the loss of market share.
Click here for more information from the Youredi blog post.
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Doug Atkinson
An entrepreneur and executive with a passion for enterprise technology, Doug founded Solutions Review in 2012. He has previously served as a newspaper boy, a McDonald's grill cook, a bartender, a political consultant, a web developer, the VP of Sales for e-Dialog - a digital marketing agency - and as Special Assistant to Governor William Weld of Massachusetts.
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