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Business Automation / Robotic Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation

Software bots repeat rule-based digital tasks, such as data entry, copying between systems and generating reports, on a schedule or a trigger so your team stops doing it by hand.

  • 24/7Bots can run outside office hours
  • LessManual copy-paste between systems once
  • Rule-basedTasks matched to a fixed, repeatable
  • LoggedEvery bot run recorded for review

Why It Matters

The same repetitive task, done by hand, over and over

A bot that repeats the same digital steps a person would

Data entry, copying values between systems and generating reports are broken down into the exact clicks and rules a person follows, then handed to a bot that repeats them the same way every time.

  • Same steps, same order, every run
  • No shortcuts or skipped fields
  • Works across the systems you already use

Bots run on a schedule or when something happens

A bot can run on a fixed schedule, such as every morning, or start when a trigger fires, such as a new file landing in a folder or a new record appearing in your ERP.

  • Fixed schedules for routine tasks
  • Triggers for event-based tasks
  • Runs logged so you can check what happened

From a repetitive task to a scheduled bot run

  1. Identify the repetitive task

    Find the digital task that follows the same steps every time.

  2. Record the steps

    Document the exact clicks, fields and rules a person currently follows.

  3. Build the bot

    Configure a bot to repeat those steps on the systems you use.

  4. Set the schedule or trigger

    Decide whether the bot runs on a timer or when an event happens.

  5. Monitor the runs

    Review logs and exceptions, and adjust the bot as systems change.

Rule-based tasks, run the same way every time

  • Data entry

    Entering the same values into a system, the same way, every time.

  • Copying between systems

    Moving data from one system to another without manual re-typing.

  • Report generation

    Pulling data together and generating a report on a fixed schedule.

  • Reconciliation checks

    Comparing two exports or lists and flagging what does not match.

  • Inbox and file tasks

    Reacting to a new email or file the moment it arrives.

  • Run logs

    A record of every run, so exceptions are easy to trace.

Why teams use robotic process automation through TCB Infotech

  • We record the real steps first

    A bot is built from how the task is actually done today, not a guess at how it should work.

  • Scoped to rule-based tasks

    We only automate tasks that follow a fixed rule. Judgment calls stay with your team.

  • Built for your systems

    Bots work with the systems you already use, no forced platform switch.

  • Runs are logged

    Every task run is recorded, so exceptions are easy to trace and fix.

  • Scales with volume

    Add more tasks or schedules without adding headcount.

Robotic Process Automation, answered

What is robotic process automation?

It is a software bot that repeats a rule-based, repetitive digital task, such as data entry, copying data between systems or generating a report, the same way a person would, running on a schedule or a trigger.

What kind of tasks are a good fit?

Tasks that follow a fixed rule and do not need judgment, such as entering data, copying values between systems, reconciling two lists or generating a scheduled report.

Does a bot run all the time or only when needed?

Either. A bot can run on a fixed schedule, such as every morning, or start when a trigger fires, such as a new file arriving or a new record being created.

What happens if a bot hits an error?

The run is logged as an exception rather than continuing on bad data, so your team can review it and decide what to do next.

Will this replace our ERP or CRM?

No. Bots work inside your existing ERP, CRM and other systems, moving and updating data between them. They do not replace those systems.

How long does a first bot take to build?

A first bot for a single, well-defined task is typically ready within one to two weeks, once the current steps are recorded.

Related

The other services in this section, and related pages from TCB Infotech.

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