Business Process Automation Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC27066
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Business Process Automation Market

Business Process Automation Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Solutions, Services), Deployment Type, Business Function, Organization Size, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC27066

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Business Process Automation Market is accounted for $16.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $36.9 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 14.2% during the forecast period. Business Process Automation (BPA) is the use of technology to streamline and automate repetitive, manual business tasks and processes. By implementing BPA, organizations aim to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and minimize errors. This involves the integration of software tools and systems to manage workflows, automate routine tasks, and facilitate seamless data exchange across various departments. BPA enables businesses to focus on strategic activities by optimizing routine functions and ensuring consistent, reliable outcomes.

According to a report by Smartsheet, 69% of the employees have reported that automation reduces the wastage of time and 59% of the employees believe that they would have more than six spare hours per week if repetitive jobs were automated.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Increased operational efficiency

By automating routine and repetitive tasks, businesses can significantly enhance productivity and reduce operational costs. These solutions streamline workflows, minimize human error, and accelerate processing times, leading to faster decision-making and improved service delivery. This efficiency boost allows organizations to allocate resources more effectively, focus on strategic initiatives, and achieve better overall performance. The growing demand for the market is fueled by the need for these operational gains.

Restraint:

Data quality issues


Data quality issues in the market can severely impact operational effectiveness. Inaccurate or inconsistent data can lead to flawed automation outcomes, causing errors and inefficiencies. These problems can disrupt workflows, undermine process reliability, and result in increased operational costs. Furthermore, poor data quality can compromise decision-making and strategic planning, ultimately diminishing the value of investments. Ensuring robust data management practices is essential to mitigate these negative effects and optimize benefits.

Opportunity:

Advancements in technology

Advancements in technology are driving significant growth in the market. Innovations are enhancing the capabilities of solutions. These technologies enable more sophisticated automation, improve accuracy, and facilitate real-time decision-making. Additionally, advancements in cloud computing and integration tools are streamlining implementation and scalability. As technology evolves, these solutions continue to offer increased efficiency, reduced costs, and more agile business operations.

Threat:

Lack of skilled talent

A lack of skilled talent in the market can significantly hinder progress and effectiveness. Without expertise, organizations may struggle to implement, manage, and optimize the solutions, leading to suboptimal performance and increased errors. This skills gap can result in higher costs for training or consulting services and may delay automation projects. Additionally, the inability to fully leverage technology can impede innovation and reduce the overall return on investment, impacting business competitiveness.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of Business Process Automation (BPA) as organizations sought to adapt to remote work and digital transformation. The crisis highlighted the need for efficient, scalable solutions to handle disruptions and ensure continuity. BPA helped businesses streamline operations, reduce manual tasks, and enhance remote collaboration. However, the pandemic also exposed challenges, such as the need for robust cybersecurity and the difficulty of implementing automation without adequate infrastructure and skilled talent.

The finance and accounting segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The finance and accounting is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. These solutions streamline processes such as invoicing, expense management, and financial reporting, reducing manual errors and processing times. Automation enhances accuracy, compliance, and data integration, leading to more efficient financial operations. Additionally, it provides real-time insights and analytics, enabling better financial decision-making and strategic planning.

The telecommunications segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The telecommunications segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. These solutions streamline processes like customer service, billing, and network management, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention. Automation helps telecom companies manage vast amounts of data, ensure compliance, and accelerate response times. By integrating advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, it enhances network reliability, and operational scalability in the competitive telecom sector.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. Organizations across various sectors are adopting solutions to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. The presence of major technology providers and a strong emphasis on digital transformation contribute to the market's expansion. Additionally, North America's focus on innovation and high adoption rates of emerging technologies support the continuous evolution and adoption of solutions.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The use of industrial robots has increased exponentially in industries like automotive, healthcare, agriculture, food & beverage, and processing to automate critical and time-consuming tasks. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies is creating new opportunities in the market. Additionally, supportive government initiatives and a growing focus on modernization are further accelerating adoption across the region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Business Process Automation market include IBM, Pegasystems, Blue Prism, UiPath, Nintex, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Appian, ServiceNow, WorkFusion, Zebra Technologies, AgilePoint, TIBCO Software, Zoho Corporation, K2 Software and Kovair Software.

Key Developments:

In July 2024, Pegasystems Inc announced its partnership with Blackbuck Education Pvt Ltd, a leading EdTech organization specializing in technology education that prepares graduating students for successful integration into the corporate sector. The partnership is aimed at introducing a cutting-edge post-graduate program in Digital Process Automation (DPA).

In June 2024, Zebra Technologies Corporation today announced new enterprise mobile computing and intelligent automation solutions designed to enable an agile, resilient supply chain with the power of a connected workforce. 

Types Covered:
• Solutions
• Services

Deployment Types Covered:
• On-Premises
• Cloud-Based

Business Functions Covered:
• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resources
• Sales and Marketing
• Customer Service
• Supply Chain Management

Organization Sizes Covered:
• Large Enterprises
• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

End Users Covered:
• Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Telecommunications
• Government
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary         
           
2 Preface          
 2.1 Abstract         
 2.2 Stake Holders        
 2.3 Research Scope        
 2.4 Research Methodology       
  2.4.1 Data Mining       
  2.4.2 Data Analysis       
  2.4.3 Data Validation       
  2.4.4 Research Approach       
 2.5 Research Sources        
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources      
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources      
  2.5.3 Assumptions       
           
3 Market Trend Analysis        
 3.1 Introduction        
 3.2 Drivers         
 3.3 Restraints        
 3.4 Opportunities        
 3.5 Threats         
 3.6 End User Analysis        
 3.7 Emerging Markets        
 3.8 Impact of Covid-19        
           
4 Porters Five Force Analysis        
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers       
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers       
 4.3 Threat of substitutes       
 4.4 Threat of new entrants       
 4.5 Competitive rivalry        
           
5 Global Business Process Automation Market, By Type    
 5.1 Introduction        
 5.2 Solutions         
  5.2.1 Workflow Automation      
  5.2.2 Document Automation      
  5.2.3 Case Management       
  5.2.4 Content Management      
 5.3 Services         
  5.3.1 Consulting       
  5.3.2 Integration       
  5.3.3 Support & Maintenance      
           
6 Global Business Process Automation Market, By Deployment Type    
 6.1 Introduction        
 6.2 On-Premises        
 6.3 Cloud-Based        
           
7 Global Business Process Automation Market, By Business Function    
 7.1 Introduction        
 7.2 Finance and Accounting       
 7.3 Human Resources        
 7.4 Sales and Marketing       
 7.5 Customer Service        
 7.6 Supply Chain Management       
           
8 Global Business Process Automation Market, By Organization Size    
 8.1 Introduction        
 8.2 Large Enterprises        
 8.3 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)     
           
9 Global Business Process Automation Market, By End User     
 9.1 Introduction        
 9.2 Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)     
 9.3 Healthcare        
 9.4 Retail         
 9.5 Manufacturing        
 9.6 Telecommunications       
 9.7 Government        
 9.8 Other End Users        
           
10 Global Business Process Automation Market, By Geography     
 10.1 Introduction        
 10.2 North America        
  10.2.1 US        
  10.2.2 Canada        
  10.2.3 Mexico        
 10.3 Europe         
  10.3.1 Germany        
  10.3.2 UK        
  10.3.3 Italy        
  10.3.4 France        
  10.3.5 Spain        
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe       
 10.4 Asia Pacific        
  10.4.1 Japan        
  10.4.2 China        
  10.4.3 India        
  10.4.4 Australia        
  10.4.5 New Zealand       
  10.4.6 South Korea       
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific       
 10.5 South America        
  10.5.1 Argentina       
  10.5.2 Brazil        
  10.5.3 Chile        
  10.5.4 Rest of South America      
 10.6 Middle East & Africa       
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia       
  10.6.2 UAE        
  10.6.3 Qatar        
  10.6.4 South Africa       
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa      
           
11 Key Developments         
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures    
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers       
 11.3 New Product Launch       
 11.4 Expansions        
 11.5 Other Key Strategies       
           
12 Company Profiling         
 12.1 IBM         
 12.2 Pegasystems        
 12.3 Blue Prism        
 12.4 UiPath         
 12.5 Nintex         
 12.6 Microsoft         
 12.7 Oracle         
 12.8 SAP         
 12.9 Appian         
 12.10 ServiceNow        
 12.11 WorkFusion        
 12.12 Zebra Technologies        
 12.13 AgilePoint        
 12.14 TIBCO Software        
 12.15 Zoho Corporation        
 12.16 K2 Software        
 12.17 Kovair Software        
           
List of Tables          
1 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)  
2 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)  
3 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Solutions (2022-2030) ($MN)  
4 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Workflow Automation (2022-2030) ($MN) 
5 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Document Automation (2022-2030) ($MN) 
6 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Case Management (2022-2030) ($MN) 
7 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Content Management (2022-2030) ($MN) 
8 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Services (2022-2030) ($MN)  
9 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Consulting (2022-2030) ($MN)  
10 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Integration (2022-2030) ($MN)  
11 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Support & Maintenance (2022-2030) ($MN) 
12 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Deployment Type (2022-2030) ($MN) 
13 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By On-Premises (2022-2030) ($MN)  
14 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Cloud-Based (2022-2030) ($MN)  
15 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Business Function (2022-2030) ($MN) 
16 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Finance and Accounting (2022-2030) ($MN) 
17 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Human Resources (2022-2030) ($MN) 
18 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Sales and Marketing (2022-2030) ($MN) 
19 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Customer Service (2022-2030) ($MN) 
20 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Supply Chain Management (2022-2030) ($MN) 
21 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Organization Size (2022-2030) ($MN) 
22 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Large Enterprises (2022-2030) ($MN)  
23 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)  
25 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)  
27 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Retail (2022-2030) ($MN)   
28 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)  
29 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Telecommunications (2022-2030) ($MN) 
30 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Government (2022-2030) ($MN)  
31 Global Business Process Automation Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)  
           
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

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Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

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  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
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The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


Data Validation

The data validation is performed by the exhaustive primary research from the expert interviews. This includes telephonic interviews, focus groups, face to face interviews, and questionnaires to validate our research from all aspects. The industry experts we approach come from the leading firms, involved in the supply chain ranging from the suppliers, distributors to the manufacturers and consumers so as to ensure an unbiased analysis.

We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

The data validation involves the primary research from the industry experts belonging to:

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