Sharepoint Workflow Considerations
SharePoint Workflow vs. Integrify: How to Select the Right Workflow Solution
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When it comes to using SharePoint Workflow or Integrify, there are a number of issues that organizations should consider:
| Consideration | Microsoft Sharepoint Workflow | Integrify Workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Developers/coders required for customization | Coding Required | No Coding Required |
| Create new custom process (level of effort) | Moderate to Significant Effort | Low to Moderate Effort |
| Create new custom process (resources) | IT / developers | Business Users |
| Modify/support/adapt existing processes (resources) | IT / developers | Business Users |
| Modify/support/adapt existing processes (cost) | High Cost | Low to Moderate Cost |
| Flexibility of solution (how easy is it to change) | Low to Moderate Flexibility | High Flexibility |
| Time required to create customized processes | Moderate | Low to Moderate |
| Agility of solution (how fast can it be changed) | Moderate Agility | High Agility |
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 request management solution or in conjunction with a SharePoint deployment.
- Do you want to be able to quickly define and alter processes?
- Are future updates/modifications expected frequently?
- Do you want the ability to empower business units with direct control over their business rules and processes?
- Are you modeling processes that cross departmental and application boundaries?
- Do you have processes (or steps) that require more complex exception handling and logic?
- Are your IT resources limited?
- Is custom integration needed/helpful?
- 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
- The self-service portal is available 24 hours a day
- Accessible from the office, home or mobile devices
- Easy-to-use, one-stop shopping for all requests
- Visibility into request status and progress
Benefits to Departments
- Consistent, departmental standards are followed
- Transaction time and cost are greatly decreased
- Reduction in low-value, transactional tasks
- Better department/employee communication
- Better tracking of process bottlenecks
Benefits to technical teams
- Low-code environment for rapid workflow rollout
- Ability to let departments manage their own processes
- Reusable parts, templates, forms
- Centralized management of all request/workflow applications
- Open API for legacy integration
If you'd like to discuss your unique situation with a product advisor, please schedule a meeting at your convenience.
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