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Digital Business Value Creation with Robotic Process Automation (rpa) in Northern and Central Europe

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  • Damian Kedziora

    (Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland)

  • Hanna-Maija Kiviranta

    (University of Jyväskylä, Finlad)

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In the rapidly changing global economy, robotics process automation (rpa) became one of the most important and fastest growing concepts. Digital value co-creation within service businesses and networks, sets value for end customer experience within more efficient operations, focusing on core business development with the use of modern technology. This pilot study approaches the topic from the practical perspective, presenting the results of empirical work conducted with experts working at the Intelligent Automation unit at one of the leading Nordic providers of financial and accounting services. It is examining the RPA transformation from the perspective of its impact on resourcing, operations and business value.

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  • Damian Kedziora & Hanna-Maija Kiviranta, 2018. "Digital Business Value Creation with Robotic Process Automation (rpa) in Northern and Central Europe," Management, University of Primorska, Faculty of Management Koper, vol. 13(2), pages 161-174.
    • Handle: RePEc:mgt:youmng:v:13:y:2018:i:2:p:161-174
    DOI: 10.26493/1854-4231.13.161-174
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