Optimizing Data Reporting and Formatting with RPA in Logic ERP

Client Overview

A midsized technology service provider required an automated and efficient process for handling extensive data reporting and formatting tasks using Logic ERP. The company relied on daily reports for sales, stock, and financial tracking across multiple locations, but manual processes led to inefficiencies, errors, and delays in report generation and distribution.

Technology Services

Business Scope
The client operates in multiple business verticals, leveraging Logic ERP to manage transactional data across retail and wholesale channels. Their operations require accurate, real-time insights to make informed business decisions.

Problem Statement

The client faced several challenges in its existing data reporting processes, including
These inefficiencies created an opportunity to implement an RPA (Robotic Process Automation) solution, streamlining processes and reducing manual workload.

Solution Automating Data Reporting in Logic ERP

To address these challenges, we developed an RPA-driven automation solution using UiPath. The solution was designed to automate report extraction, transformation, validation, and distribution via email.
Technology Stack
enterprise automation

Process Overview

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It focuses on automating the Daily Sales Collection process for KKC, leveraging a bot to streamline data extraction, processing, and reporting. The automation aims to reduce manual intervention, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.

Pre-Automation Challenges

Manual Effort

The process required significant manual intervention, including logging into systems, generating reports, and mapping data, which was time-consuming and prone to errors.

Time-Consuming Tasks

Employees spent considerable time on repetitive tasks such as filtering data, replacing values, and creating structured reports

Error-Prone Processes

Manual data handling led to inconsistencies, especially in mapping and filtering, resulting in inaccurate reports

Delayed Reporting

The manual process often caused delays in generating and sharing daily sales reports, impacting decision-making

Post-Automation Achievements

Reduced Manual Effort

The bot handles end-to-end tasks, including system login, report generation, data cleaning, and report creation, minimizing human intervention.

Improved Efficiency

The automation significantly reduces the time required to generate and process daily sales reports, enabling faster decision-making

Enhanced Accuracy

Automated validation, mapping, and filtering ensure data consistency and eliminate errors caused by manual handling

Scalability

The bot can handle large datasets and complex reporting requirements, making the process scalable for future needs.

Proactive Notifications

The system sends alerts for discrepancies, such as new parties not in the reference file, ensuring timely resolution.

Structured Reporting

The bot generates multiple structured reports (e.g., Party Wise, Brand+Group Summary, Person Wise) in predefined formats, ensuring consistency and compliance with business requirements

Conclusion

The automation of the Daily Sales Collection process has transformed KKC’s operations, delivering significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. By eliminating manual bottlenecks and ensuring timely, error-free reporting, the solution has empowered the team to focus on strategic tasks, driving better business outcomes.

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Pre-Automation Challenges

Manual Data Compilation

Sales data from multiple sources had to be manually collected and merged, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies.

Time-Consuming Calculations

Business analysts spent significant time performing calculations to analyze sales trends and profitability.

Inconsistent Data Formatting

Reports required manual restructuring and formatting, causing delays and potential errors

Validation Issues

Ensuring data accuracy and consistency before sending reports was prone to human error, impacting decision-making.

Delayed Insights

Due to the manual processes, leadership faced delays in receiving critical sales reports, affecting timely decision-making.

Post-Automation Achievements

Automated Data Consolidation

The bot extracts, merges, and processes sales data from multiple sources, eliminating manual effort

Efficient Sales Trend Analysis

Automated calculations provide real-time insights into sales trends and profitability, enabling data-driven decisions

Standardized Report Formatting

The automation applies predefined templates and formatting, ensuring consistency and compliance with reporting standards.

Enhanced Data Accuracy

Automated validation checks improve data integrity, reducing discrepancies and errors in reports.

Faster Report Delivery

Leadership receives structured and accurate reports in real-time, enabling quicker decision-making and strategic planning.

Storewise Sales & Stocks Report

It automates the Dispatcher Style Movement Issue Process, focusing on generating store-wise sales reports by integrating and processing data from multiple sources. The automation streamlines data extraction, filtering, and report generation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
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Pre-Automation Challenges

Manual Data Handling

Employees manually collected and consolidated data from various sources, including sales reports, item masters, and plotting & racking files, which was time-consuming and error-prone.

Complex Filtering

Manually filtering data based on specific criteria (e.g., store codes, brand names, and dates) led to inconsistencies and delays.

Data Integration

Combining data from multiple files (e.g., ASM, GRN, and stock reports) required significant effort and often resulted in mismatched or incomplete data.

Reporting Delays

The manual process caused delays in generating store-wise sales reports, impacting decision-making and operational efficiency.

Post-Automation Achievements

Automated Data Integration

The bot seamlessly integrates data from multiple sources, including consolidated reports, item masters, plotting & racking files, and ASM/GRN reports, eliminating manual effort.

Efficient Filtering

The automation applies advanced filtering (e.g., by store codes, brand names, and dates) to extract relevant data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Streamlined Report Generation

The bot generates store-wise sales reports by looping through filtered data, adding row-wise details (e.g., quantities of jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.), and structuring the output as required.

Improved Accuracy

Automated data validation and filtering minimize errors, ensuring reliable and error-free reports.

Faster Turnaround

The automation significantly reduces the time required to generate reports, enabling timely decision-making.

Scalability

The solution can handle large datasets and complex reporting requirements, making it scalable for future needs.

Daily Sales Collection Report

It automates the Daily Sales Collection process for KKC, focusing on generating accurate and structured daily sales reports. The automation streamlines data extraction, processing, and reporting, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
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Pre-Automation Challenges

Manual Data Handling

Employees manually logged into systems, extracted data, and generated reports, which was time-consuming and prone to errors

Complex Data Processing

Tasks like filtering data, mapping columns, and cleaning datasets required significant effort and often led to inconsistencies

Error-Prone Reporting

Manual processes resulted in errors, such as incorrect mappings, missing data, or mismatched values, affecting report accuracy.

Delayed Reporting

The manual process caused delays in generating and sharing daily sales reports, impacting decision-making and operational efficiency

Post-Automation Achievements

Automated System Access

The bot handles VPN and RDP connections, ensuring secure and seamless access to the required systems.

Streamlined Login Process

The bot logs into the Logic Enterprise Desktop App (x32), manages username and password entry, and handles errors like expired credentials by sending notifications.

Efficient Data Extraction

The bot navigates the Logic application to generate the Party Wise Sale/Collection/Balance Report, applying filters and exporting the data accurately.

Automated Data Cleaning and Mapping

The bot cleans and maps data, removing unnecessary rows (e.g., "#NA" values) and adding new columns (e.g., "UNIQUE PARTY NAME") as required.

Structured Report Generation

The bot creates multiple structured sheets, including Party Wise, Brand+Group Summary, Person Wise, Channel+Brand Summary, and Buy Sell & SOR, adhering to predefined formats.

Proactive Notifications

The system sends email alerts for discrepancies, such as new parties not present in the reference file, ensuring timely resolution

Improved Accuracy and Efficiency

Automation ensures error-free data processing and significantly reduces the time required to generate reports, enabling faster decision-making.

Conclusion

The automation of the Daily Sales Collection process has transformed KKC’s reporting operations. By eliminating manual bottlenecks, improving data accuracy, and ensuring timely report generation, the solution has enhanced operational efficiency and empowered the team to focus on strategic tasks. This has led to better decision-making and improved business outcomes.

Solution

Technologies Employed: To address these challenges, we deployed a custom solution integrating SAP, UiPath (RPA), Excel, and UiPath Orchestrator.

Assessment and Strategy Development

Technology Stack

Customization and Workflow Design

Collaboration with Client’s Team

Implementation

The automation was developed and deployed in a structured manner:

Requirement Analysis & Planning

Development & Testing

Deployment & Monitoring

Training & Optimization

Results

Quantitative Outcomes

Qualitative Benefits

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Client
Testimonial

Implementing RPA for our reporting processes has drastically improved efficiency and accuracy. Reports are now delivered in a fraction of the time, allowing our teams to make faster and better-informed decisions.
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- IT Manager, Technology Service Provider

Key Takeaways

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RPA Enhances Efficiency

Automating repetitive tasks significantly reduces manual workload.

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Data Accuracy is Critical

Removing human intervention eliminates inconsistencies.

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Scalability for Growth

Automation can adapt to future reporting needs.

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