How to Measure the Results of a Deployed Process Automation
Measuring the results of a process automation means comparing workflow performance before and after implementation — with real data, not perceptions. Without this measurement, it's impossible to know whether the automation is working, whether it needs adjustment, and whether it's worth scaling to other processes.
The measurement starts before implementation, with the recording of a baseline.
Why Many Automations Go Unevaluated
When an automation is deployed and "seems to be working," the team moves on without documenting the gains. Months later, no one remembers how much time was spent before, and the argument for new automations becomes weak.
Establishing a baseline and tracking metrics from the start solves this problem.
The Metrics That Matter
Cycle time: How long does the process take from start to finish? Compare average time before and after automation.
Rework rate: How many times did the process need to be redone or corrected? Well-configured automations significantly reduce this rate.
Volume processed: How many occurrences did the process handle in the period? With automation, volume typically increases without headcount growth.
SLA compliance: What percentage of processes were completed on time? Before and after.
Response time: For approval or service workflows, how long until the first action? Notification automations directly reduce this time.
How to Establish a Baseline
Before activating the automation:
- Record the average process completion time based on the last 30 days
- Note the rework rate and most frequent errors
- Document the average volume of occurrences per week
After automation, compare the same data after 30 and 60 days of operation.
How Jestor Simplifies This Measurement
Jestor automatically logs the history of each process: start date, completion date, time at each stage, and owners involved. With this data available on the platform, you can build tracking dashboards without needing external tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jestor have native dashboards for process monitoring? Yes. Jestor allows you to create real-time process data dashboards.
Can I compare different periods within Jestor? Yes. Process history is available for analysis by period.
How long after deployment should I measure results? After 30 days for an initial reading, and after 60 days for a more consolidated evaluation.
What to do if results are not as expected? Review the automation rules, identify unhandled exceptions, and adjust the workflow based on what the history shows.
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