To put it simply, you either use workflow automation or you fall behind. AI is the key to growth in the modern business world, and business leaders agree. That’s why 80% of businesses are currently accelerating their plans to digitize and automate their business processes within the decade.

Well, there’s no reason to wait, even if you don’t have any special programming skills on your team. Here’s what you need to know about using a low-code platform for your workflow management!

What Is a Low-Code Platform?

A low-code platform is a platform used to design, program, or alter the code of a platform with minimal use of coding. For example, when you use a tool like WordPress, you have the option to use the code editor to design website elements from scratch, but you don’t have to. You can design the website entirely using graphical elements and tools.

In the context of digital workflow, this would include defining rules, microservices, tasks, and more with little to no coding. This would allow you to customize and manage your workflow without the help of professional programmers, software engineers, or data scientists.

Benefits of Low-Code Workflow Development

We won’t discuss the importance of workflow automation here. Most business owners know by now that AI is the only way to build a sustainable workflow as your business scales. With that in mind, here are some of the key advantages of low-code workflow development platforms.

1. Beginner-Friendly

If you don’t know how to code, then the obvious first benefit is that you don’t need to learn. While coding isn’t as challenging as it may seem to a beginner, it can still take months of education and practice to learn how to apply your skills to manage your entire workflow. Therefore, if you take on new management staff, training them on a low-code platform is much easier.

Also, everything is on display for you. You’ll have a dashboard with recent reports and analytics about your workflow, and you can easily access and alter each feature, rule, or task as needed.

2. Saving Money on Skilled Labor

Without hiring teams of IT professionals, you can save a lot of money by simply training a few key staff (and yourself) on how to use the platform. With our 4-day training course, anybody can learn how to use a low-code platform and program their workflow to fit the needs of their enterprise.

How much money can this save? Well, the average salary for a software engineer is $118,000 per year, and freelancers often charge $100 an hour or more. Conversely, a flat monthly fee and minimal training could save you a large sum each year when you eliminate the need for these skilled workers.

3. Easily Adaptable

If you need to change something in your rules engine or adapt your workflow to changing times, it’s easy to do. You won’t have to hire a specialist, but simply adjust your design as you would with a DIY website designer when you need to update a certain feature.

Moreover, if you need to add new users or platforms or define new tasks or rules, all you have to do is sign in and press a few buttons. 

Again, all of the tools are available, accessible, and easy to find. There are plenty of expert features to utilize with little to no coding.

4. Machine Learning

Even better than easy changes, the right platform can change itself over time. With improvements in machine learning, your low-code platform can adapt to certain changes in your workflow on its own. 

Of course, this is especially beneficial for scaling enterprises, as the program adapts to changes in your demand without human intervention. Barring changes in your workflow, this essentially means you can set it and forget it!

5. Professional Access

Finally, another great benefit when using FlowWright’s low-code platform is that you’ll have access to assistance when you need it. If you have any questions after taking our training course, or if you run into an unexpected challenge, you can always contact our support portal and get the help you need!

Try a Low-Code Platform Today

Now that you know the key advantages of a low-code platform for your workflow, try a platform that works for your needs today. With FlowWright, you can customize the platform to your needs and the system adapts to your workflow over time thanks to machine learning. 

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