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Project management software has been around for a long time now, and they currently accom­plish much more than just managing projects. These types of appli­ca­tions are designed to additionally carry out resource allocation and control, sched­uling, commu­ni­cation, documen­tation and admin­is­tration, among a host of other functions. There are many popular appli­cation packages, mid-range as well as higher end, available today in this niche; for example, Microsoft Project and Primavera. There are many others that can be freely downloaded from the web and utilized for the project management purposes.
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Workflows consist of a number of repet­itive tasks in a business. As an entre­preneur, you need to invest in efficient systems which will help you run the workflows, so that the project is completed in time. Through workflow automation the software will help you handle the workflow, hence saving you time which you will use to accom­plish other tasks in your organi­zation. There are several software systems which can be used for the purpose of workflow automation; however, you need to take time and select the best software which will assure a smooth running of the organization.

Reasons to choose custom software Workflows in your business are:

1. Increased Efficiency of Task Management

By automating a repet­itive task in business, you will save time which will make it easy to meet deadlines. This will make more customers trust your business. You can use the system to set up deadlines for different tasks in your business. The junior manages can as well submit reports on the progress of the work assigned to them, hence making the work easier.

2. Web-based Central Repository

Through web-based repos­itory you can assign work to different employees from remote locations. This means you can assign work even when committed somewhere else from your office. All employees will have access to the system, which will allow for better commu­ni­cation, ensuing improved productivity.

3. Increased Mobility

Once you decide on automated workflow in your business, you will be assured of great success. Your business will avail real time progress reports so that you know where to improve on and meet your targets.

4. Simpli­fi­cation of Multiple Processes

Completing workflows manually can be very confusing. This is because many processes will be running concur­rently. With the workflow automation software you will have the processes run online. This means each employee can interact with the system from his or her Internet enabled device. This makes it very easy to manage the business as it grows.

5. Better Tracking and Auditing

The workflow software will track, save and store any modifi­cation on the uploaded files. You can easily access what other users of the system will work with. This makes it easy for business managers to track and audit infor­mation for better organi­zation management.

6. User-Friendly Experience

The best workflow software in your business will make it easy for you to introduce users to the system. This will even save you money, which you otherwise would have used on training the employees, so that they are able to use the system. Even if the workers have never used the system before, they will easily use it after they get intro­duced to it. This is due to the great user experience employed in the creation of the software.

7. Faster Form Generation

The software will make things very easy, when it comes to space required to hold paper forms. It also signif­i­cantly reduces the time required to approve forms. The notifi­cation process through the software is very fast, initi­ating immediate action, hence improving the overall efficiency of the business operation. The system can send notifi­ca­tions to all employees to notify them of certain changes in their workflow. This helps eliminate unnec­essary delays.

At the present day, technology is the backbone of virtually every­thing we do. From simple personal tasks to complex indus­trial processes, we are relying on software to get fast, accurate and reliable results. In this digital era appli­ca­tions are helping us manage business, socialize, commu­nicate, automate business processes, increase produc­tivity, enhance security and much more, and this makes technology an integral part of our lives. With the advancement of technology, the software development process has evolved as well. The world is demanding for appli­ca­tions that are efficient, fast, reliable and easy to use; this means that devel­opers must focus more on strategic planning in software development so as to achieve the best results possible. Planning is a crucial phase in the development process, as it deter­mines the level of success and relia­bility of an application.

Strategic planning in software development involves setting objec­tives, focusing on the archi­tecture and design, deciding on the development timeline and concen­trating resources and efforts. A strategic plan helps devel­opers layout a framework that enables them to work toward achieving the goals in the most effective and efficient way. Below are some of the roles and values of strategic planning in software development.

A Well Thought Architecture

An appli­cation and its efficiency is only as good as its archi­tecture. Devel­oping fast, efficient and reliable appli­ca­tions starts with the software archi­tecture; it is what deter­mines its perfor­mance when in use. Strategic planning helps the developer focus on the various software archi­tec­tural elements that make an app more reliable; these include security, speed, efficient memory footprint, and stability. Devel­oping an app without a solid plan means the app might have security issues, frequent crashes and be slow during operation, whereas strategic planning helps eliminate this issues.

Improved Quality

Focus on strategic planning in app development helps the developer build excellent quality. An accurate plan helps the developer start the development with the end in mind and this way the objec­tives are accom­plished. Every appli­cation is developed to solve a particular problem. App development with a strategic plan will solve the problem in the most efficient way, and the users will be satisfied with the results. The quality will determine its success in the market.

Timely App Development (Time Management)

Statistics show that most appli­ca­tions are not completed in time and this leads to incon­ve­niences or at times renders the software useless. An app that was meant for a specific event like national elections has to be complete for testing and imple­men­tation before the elections begin. Unless the software is complete before the event, the development process will be a waste of time and resources. Planning helps the developer layout a development schedule. The schedule outlines the tasks to be completed in each phase, and by following this program, it is possible to develop and complete the project in time.

Cost Reduction

Software development is a costly process that requires both resources and time. A strategic plan helps the developer come up with a plan that describes the guide­lines and speci­fi­ca­tions of how the app will be developed. With a good design and archi­tecture, it is possible to develop the software with the allocated resources. Without a good plan devel­opers may work for weeks or months just to realize they are heading in the wrong direction, and this leads to waste of resources, while a good plan can help reduce these costs.