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Retail

Cha-Ching! Automating the retail industry will skyrocket profits.

There are several advantages to automating operations in the retail industry using Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Order processing, inventory management, customer service, supply chain, and financial reporting, to name a few. One of the main benefits is increased efficiency, as RPA can handle repetitive and time-consuming tasks quickly and accurately. Automation can free employees to focus on more value-added work, improving productivity and reducing the workload.

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automating processes in a checklist

Work just became less work.

We train bots to work in just about any retail scenario. If you have a complex retail process, chances are we can automate those routines to provide accurate and error-free data every time. Overall, RPA can bring significant benefits to the retail industry by streamlining operations and improving efficiency, accuracy, and the customer experience.

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already seen the benefits of automation

Healthcare

Ally Pediatric

Ally Pediatric Accomplished a 90% Reduction in Their Invoice Processing Time

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Healthcare

Butterfly Effects

Butterfly Effects Experienced an Astounding 235% Return On Investment

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Recruiting

Flux Resources

Flux Resources Freed Up 400 Hours Using the Advantages of Process Automation

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Thoughtful is ready to automate your Retail processes.

CA

Credit Application

The bot gets the credit application, creates a Dun & Bradstreet report and records the result.

finance/accounting,all industries,accounts receivable,credit & collections,bill.com,crunch accounting,financepal,freshbooks,infor,microsoft dynamics gp,netsuite,profitbooks,quickbooks,sage intacct,sap,xero,zarmoney,zoho books,dun bradstreet

Credit, Collections, Accounts Receivable

CC

Credit Card Fee Trust Account Adjustment

This bot locates and transfers back to the IOLTA account credit card processing fees.

legal,accounting,reconciliation,auditing,case management,law firm management,banking,caseaware,clio,mycase,pacer,practice panther,smokeball,bill.com,crunch accounting,financepal,freshbooks,infor,microsoft dynamics gp,netsuite,profitbooks,quickbooks,sage intacct,sap,xero,zarmoney,zoho books

IOLTA, Trust Account, Credit Card Processing Fees

IM

Inventory Management

The use of automation in inventory management can yield several benefits. One of the key advantages is its ability to streamline the process, as automation can handle inventory management tasks without the need for human involvement. This can save time and free up employees to focus on more complex or value-added tasks. Automation also ensures accuracy and consistency in the inventory management process, as it follows pre-set rules and procedures. Furthermore, automation can help reduce the risk of errors or mistakes caused by human error. In summary, incorporating automation into inventory management can enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and inventory tracking of an organization's operations.

retail; restaurant; manufacturing; accounting; auditing; microsoft excel; microsoft office 365; microsoft sharepoint; crunchtime; plate iq

LP

Loss Prevention

Automating Loss prevention and security with Thoughtful can bring a range of advantages to a retail or manufacturing business. The software can help to detect and prevent fraud and security breaches by using advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques. It can monitor transactions, access logs, and other data to identify suspicious activities and potential threats. Additionally, Thoughtful can help to improve overall security by automating tasks such as access control, surveillance, and incident response. By automating these processes, Thoughtful can help businesses to become more efficient and organized, making it easier to find and retrieve information when needed and make data-driven decisions. With Thoughtful, businesses can also optimize their operations by using real-time data to plan and schedule tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Furthermore, it can also help to comply with regulatory compliance and industry standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and others.

accounting finance; retail; government; records management; account management; banking; all; any cloud software; sap

OF

Order Processing

Automating order fulfillment in an Order Management System (OMS) can have several advantages. One of the main benefits is increased efficiency, as RPA can handle repetitive and time-consuming tasks quickly and accurately. This can free up employees to focus on more value-added work, improving productivity and reducing the workload. RPA can also improve accuracy by reducing the potential for human error, leading to fewer mistakes and higher quality output.It can also reduce costs by decreasing the need for labor and increasing speed.In addition, RPA can improve the customer experience by providing faster and more accurate service. It can also facilitate compliance by ensuring that processes are carried out consistently and in line with regulations. Overall,RPA can bring significant benefits to the order fulfillment process in an OMS by streamlining operations and improving efficiency.

retail; manufacturing; purchasing; adp; sap; microsoft office 365

PS

Packing Slip Recognition

The bot reads the packing slip using Optical Character Recognition (OCR), gathers the data for further use.

accounting finance; all industries; retail; accounts payable; bill.com; crunch accounting; financepal; freshbooks; infor; microsoft dynamics gp; netsuite; profitbooks; quickbooks; sage intacct; sap; xero; zarmoney; zoho books

Packing Slip, Inventory, Receiving

PS

Point of Sale (POS)

Automating Point of Sale (POS) transactions with Thoughtful can bring a range of advantages to a retail business. The software can streamline the process of processing sales transactions, reducing the need for manual data entry and minimizing the risk of errors. It can also help track sales data, inventory levels, and customer information, making it easier to identify trends and make data-driven decisions. Additionally, by automating the process of POS transactions, Thoughtful can help retail businesses to become more efficient and organized, making it easier to find and retrieve customer and sales information when needed. With Thoughtful, retail companies can securely process transactions and efficiently comply with regulations and financial compliance. The software can also help retailers provide customers with tailored offers, discounts, and loyalty programs and generate real-time sales reports.

retail; accounts payable; account management; google sheets; microsoft excel

PA

Predictive Analytics

Automating Predictive analytics and demand forecasting with Thoughtful can bring a range of advantages to a retail or manufacturing business. The software can predict future demand for products and services and optimize inventory levels, pricing, and marketing strategies. By analyzing historical data, sales patterns, and other relevant information, Thoughtful can provide accurate predictions about future demand for products, services, and other business-critical elements. This allows businesses to be more proactive in their decision-making, making it easier to identify trends, forecast sales, and plan for future growth. Additionally, by automating the predictive analytics process, Thoughtful can help businesses become more efficient and organized, making it easier to find and retrieve information when needed and make data-driven decisions. With Thoughtful, businesses can also optimize their operations by using real-time data to plan and schedule tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

retail; insurance; manufacturing; account management; record keeping; data cleansing;

PO

Purchase Order Matching

After retrieving the Vendor invoice and Purchase Order, the bot checks that each quantity, item, and amount on the invoice match what is on the Purchase Order.

accounting finance; all industries; retail; accounts payable; bill.com; crunch accounting; financepal; freshbooks; infor; microsoft dynamics gp; netsuite; profitbooks; quickbooks; sage intacct; sap; xero; zarmoney; zoho books; slack; microsoft excel; accupoint

Purchase Order Matching, PO Matching, Invoice Matching

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