Sharepoint Workflow Considerations
SharePoint Workflow vs. Integrify: How to Select the Right Workflow Solution
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Sharepoint Workflow Isn't the Only Game in Town
When it comes to using SharePoint Workflow or a pure-play workflow solution like Integrify, there are a number of issues that organizations should consider:
Consideration |
Microsoft Sharepoint Workflow |
Integrify Workflow |
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Developers/coders required for customization |
Coding Required |
No Coding Required |
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Create a new custom process (level of effort) |
Moderate to Significant Effort |
Low to Moderate Effort |
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Create a new custom process (resources) |
IT / developers |
Business Users |
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Modify/support/adapt existing processes (resources) |
IT / developers |
Business Users |
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Modify/support/adapt existing processes (cost) |
High Cost |
Low to Moderate Cost |
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The flexibility of solution (how easy is it to change) |
Low to Moderate Flexibility |
High Flexibility |
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The time required to create customized processes |
Moderate |
Low to Moderate |
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The agility of solution (how fast can it be changed) |
Moderate Agility |
High Agility |
Is Sharepoint Workflow The Right Workflow Tool for the Job?
Optimizing business processes requires using the right tools for the right jobs. To help organizations considering SharePoint Workflow identify when a solution like Integrify is a good fit, we have created the following list of decision points.
If the answer to any of the following questions is “yes,” we believe it’s worth considering a workflow platform like Integrify, either as a standalone workflow management solution or in conjunction with a SharePoint deployment using integration.
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Do you want to be able to quickly define and alter processes?
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Are future updates/modifications expected frequently?
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Do you want the ability to empower business units with direct control over their business rules and processes?
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Are you modeling processes that cross-departmental and application boundaries?
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Do you have processes (or steps) that require more complex exception handling and logic?
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Are your IT resources limited?
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Is custom integration needed/helpful?
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Do you expect advanced reporting capabilities and easy customization of reports?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, investigating a solution like Integrify is a natural fit for your needs—even if you’re already using SharePoint for its rich set of collaboration, document management, business intelligence, or other capabilities.
Integrify Workflow Benefits
Benefits to Employees
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The self-service portal is available 24 hours a day
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Accessible from the office, home or mobile devices
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Easy-to-use, one-stop shopping for all requests
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Visibility into request status and progress
Benefits to Departments
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Consistent, departmental standards are followed
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Transaction time and cost are greatly decreased
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Reduction in low-value, transactional tasks
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Better department/employee communication
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Better tracking of process bottlenecks
Benefits to technical teams
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Low-code environment for rapid workflow rollout
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Ability to let departments manage their own processes
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Reusable parts, templates, forms
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Centralized management of all request/workflow applications
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Open API for legacy integration
Interested in Switching?
We have a variety of resources to help you on your journey to an automated workflow.
Automate Any Process
To see how quickly you can begin automating your processes, request a demonstration or trial of Integrify.
