Automation Design
Manage control systems and information technology to reduce the need for human work in the production of goods and services in order to streamline operations in terms of speed, reliability and product output
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Solutioning and Programme Management
Levels
Identify appropriate technology to automate inefficient operations
Analyse areas in logistics operations where automation can replace inefficient processes
Identify automation technology that can improve or replace inefficient processes
Implement test methodologies on selected automation technology to determine suitability
Implement automation plans
Maintain the performance of automation
Review and refine proposed technology for automation
Review business impact of adopting identified technology to automate business processes
Adapt design of proposed automation technology to suit business requirements of existing operations
Develop implementation plans to implement automation technology in existing operations
Review outcomes of integration plans in accordance with key performance metrics
Develop risk management procedures to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery
Formulate business process improvement strategies through automation
Formulate business process improvement strategies through automation
Lead and present the validating strategies for management’s approval
Drive and oversee automation plans
Formulate key performance metrics for success measurement
Formulate risk management protocols for process automation