Repetition is the first criterion

A repeated activity amplifies both time spent and errors. That alone does not make it a good candidate: the flow must be stable enough to describe and its exceptions manageable.

Observe the real work, including handoffs between people, email, files and systems. A formally simple procedure may contain many implicit decisions.

A practical grid

Compare candidates by volume, time, error cost, rule clarity, data quality and impact on customers or teams. A candidate need not score high everywhere; the balance of value, risk and complexity matters.

  • monthly frequency and volume
  • manual time per execution
  • number and cost of exceptions
  • systems involved and integration quality
  • ability to measure before and after

What not to automate first

Avoid infrequent, undocumented processes or those with unclear accountability. High-impact flows with many exceptions require analysis and control before quick automation.

Automating a wrong procedure makes it faster, not correct. Remove unnecessary steps, clarify decisions and identify authoritative data first.

From test to operational flow

A first project needs a limited scope, owner and success criterion. It must provide for errors, retries, manual intervention and traceability, otherwise hidden work simply moves to the person correcting the system.

After release, measure time, errors, adoption and non-standard cases before extending the approach.

How MightyPixel approaches it

MightyPixel maps the process and systems involved, then compares workflow, integration and AI where interpretation is needed. The goal is a comprehensible, maintainable flow, not automation of every available step.

A gradual choice allows learning without turning an assumption into a business constraint.

In summary

A technical decision is useful when it clarifies the next step, the risks and how to verify the result. The most complex technology is not necessarily the right one; the choice should fit the process and its evolution.

Explore: Process automation

Frequently asked questions

What is the best first process to automate?

A frequent, measurable and reasonably stable process with clear operational value and manageable exceptions.

How do we measure the result?

Compare baseline time, errors and volumes with the same indicators after release, including manual interventions.

Must the whole process be automated?

No. It is often safer to automate a well-defined part and leave sensitive decisions or exceptions to people.