Understand every phase of the RPA life cycle

Robotic process automation (RPA) is a type of business process automation technology. It allows employees to configure software robots to capture and interpret the rules of complex business processes, and then execute them automatically. The benefits of RPA are many, but it is important to understand each phase of the RPA life cycle in order to get the most out of this technology. This blog post will explore each phase of the RPA life cycle, and provide tips on how to maximize its benefits.

5 stages of the RPA life cycle

The RPA life cycle has 5 main stages as below:

Assessment

The first step in the RPA life cycle is the discovery phase. During this phase, the requirements of clients are analyzed to identify potential candidate processes for automation. The Process Architect then assesses each candidate process to determine whether it is a good fit for RPA. The complexity of the process is analyzed, and a decision is made as to whether the process can be automated. If the decision is made to proceed with automation, the next phase of the RPA life cycle begins.

Solution Designing

In the solution designing phase, the technical architect works with the process architect to create a process definition document (PDD). This document contains information about each and every process/step in depth. The team also decides on a few requirements for the project, such as budget, time to be spent, number of people working on the project, etc. They also create an object model diagram or a flowchart. In the next phase, they choose an RPA tool to automate their task and then proceed to development.

Plan development

In this phase, the automation developer creates automation scripts in the chosen RPA tool. There are many different RPA tools on the market, but the three most popular are UiPath, Blue Prism, and Automation Anywhere. The automation developer creates the scripts by referring to the previously created process definition document. There may or may not be coding required, depending on the tool chosen and the complexity of the process being automated. Once the scripts are completed, they are ready to be tested.

Testing Phrase

Once the development phase is complete, the scripts will be tested to ensure that they are working as intended. This is typically done by running the scripts in a test environment that simulates the production environment. Once the scripts have been verified as working correctly, they can be deployed in the production environment.

Deployment & Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance and monitoring are also a key part of the RPA life cycle. This includes making sure that the automation scripts are up to date and continue to work correctly as changes are made to the underlying process. Additionally, regular monitoring can help identify potential issues early on and prevent them from becoming bigger problems down the line.

Why is RPA Lifecycle Management Important?

RPA lifecycle management is important because it helps to ensure the smooth operation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) programs. RPA lifecycle management includes all of the activities involved in planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining an RPA program. By managing the RPA lifecycle effectively, organizations can ensure that their RPA programs are reliable and efficient. 

Additionally, RPA lifecycle management can help to improve the overall quality of an organization’s RPA program. By ensuring that all aspects of the RPA lifecycle are managed effectively, organizations can create more successful and efficient RPA programs.

Conclusion,

It’s important to remember that automating processes is just the beginning – you also need to manage your RPA life cycle effectively in order to get the most out of your investment. We hope this article has helped you understand the importance of lifecycle management and given you some ideas for how you can ensure your own RPA initiative is successful. Are there any aspects of RPA lifecycle management that you still have questions about? Feel free to share with others in the comments section below or contact us for more information.