What Is Business Process Automation?

Definition: Business process automation (BPA) uses technology to automate repetitive, manual business tasks such as invoicing, order processing, inventory management, and employee onboarding, reducing human error and freeing staff for higher-value work.

Business Process Automation Explained

In the context of Odoo and ERP systems, BPA includes automated workflows (e.g., auto-generate purchase orders when stock drops below reorder point), scheduled actions, email templates triggered by events, and inter-module data flows. Odoo provides automation through server actions, automated actions, and the Odoo Studio automation builder.

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