Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Software bots and Microsoft Power Automate workflows for repetitive work in finance, procurement and supply chain, connected to SAP and your other systems.
Let software handle the repetitive work
Robotic Process Automation uses software bots to do rule-based tasks through the user interface, just as a person would: data entry, reconciliations, reports and checks. The systems underneath do not need to change.
RPA works across SAP, other ERPs and older applications. Combined with Microsoft Power Automate, it can also run approvals, connect systems and react to events. We design and run both, connected to ERP, CRM, finance and cloud systems.
Why companies start with RPA
- Too many manual, repetitive steps
- Data that does not match between systems
- Slow turnaround in finance and operations
- Errors from manual entry and reconciliation
- Back-office work that only scales by hiring
Microsoft Power Automate
Power Automate is a low-code platform for building workflows quickly. It adds:
- Workflows across Microsoft 365, SAP and other applications
- Cloud flows that run from anywhere
- Ready-made connectors for APIs, ERPs and SaaS tools
- Approvals, notifications and multi-step processes
- AI features such as document processing
Bots handle the individual tasks; Power Automate handles the overall process.
What bots are good at
- Working across several applications through their screens
- Following clear rules for structured decisions
- Moving data between systems that have no API
- Running around the clock with consistent results
- Working with ERPs such as SAP and Oracle
How we deliver
- Process discovery with process mining and workflow analysis
- Automation design tied to clear KPIs
- Attended and unattended bots
- Connection to SAP S/4HANA and other systems
- Governance, monitoring and exception handling
- Power Automate cloud flows and desktop flows
Typical use cases
- Finance: invoice processing, reconciliation and ledger updates
- Procurement: purchase order creation and vendor checks
- Supply chain: shipment updates and inventory sync
- HR: onboarding and payroll steps
- Customer support: ticket routing and standard replies
Results to expect: faster processing, fewer errors, more volume handled with the same team, and a lower cost per transaction.
From RPA to intelligent automation
RPA is now combined with other tools:
- AI and machine learning to read unstructured documents
- Process mining to find where work gets stuck
- APIs plus bots for more reliable integration
- Event triggers so automation starts as soon as something happens
For SAP-centered processes, SAP Build Process Automation is often the better choice; we help you decide which tool fits each process.
How we deliver automation
- 1DiscoverFind high-volume, rule-based work with process mining.
- 2DesignSimplify the process first, then define the bot.
- 3BuildBots and Power Automate flows, with error handling.
- 4Run and monitorAlerts, logs and a named owner for every bot.
Why ITRadiant for RPA
Bots are easy to build and easy to break. We focus on the ones that keep running.
- Process first: we check whether a process should be fixed or simplified before we automate it
- SAP know-how: we automate SAP transactions properly, and use APIs where they are more reliable than screens
- Right tool per process: Power Automate, RPA bots or SAP Build Process Automation, depending on the job
- Monitoring and exceptions: every bot has error handling, alerts and a clear owner
Frequently asked questions
What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
Software bots that carry out repetitive, rule-based tasks across applications, the way a person would through the screen.
How does Power Automate work with RPA?
Power Automate runs the overall workflow and connects systems, while RPA bots handle individual tasks inside applications. Together they automate a process end to end.
What are the benefits of RPA?
Lower processing costs, fewer errors and the ability to handle more volume without adding staff.
Can RPA and Power Automate work with SAP?
Yes. Both can work with SAP without changing the core system. For SAP-heavy processes we also consider SAP Build Process Automation.
What comes after RPA?
Intelligent automation: combining bots with AI, process mining and low-code workflows, so automation can handle documents and simple decisions as well as fixed rules.
Which task does your team repeat every day?
Tell us about it. We will tell you whether it is a good candidate for automation and which tool fits.
