check before: 2025-01-31
Product:
Power Automate
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature
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Details:
We are excited to introduce the Process Simulations feature for the Power Automate Process Mining desktop application. This new feature enables users to create simulation scenarios to effectively validate business hypotheses. It will be generally available from January 31, 2025.
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Created:
2024-12-31
updated:
2024-12-31
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Direct effects for Operations**
Resource Management Changes
Unprepared changes in user roles and performance metrics can lead to resource allocation issues, causing delays in process execution and increased operational costs.
- roles: Process Manager, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-power-automate-process-mining/
Process Flow Management
Without proper preparation, changes in process flow can disrupt existing workflows, leading to confusion among users and potential bottlenecks in operations.
- roles: Business Analyst, Operations Manager
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-power-automate-process-mining/
Duration and Wait Time Adjustments
If durations and wait times are altered without prior testing, it may result in inefficient processes, negatively impacting user experience and satisfaction.
- roles: Project Manager, End User
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-power-automate-process-mining/
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Enhanced Resource Management
Utilizing the Process Simulations feature can help optimize resource allocation by simulating various scenarios of user addition/removal and performance changes. This can lead to improved efficiency and reduced bottlenecks in workflows.
- next-steps: Conduct workshops with key stakeholders to identify critical resource management scenarios to simulate and analyze.
- roles: Operations Manager, Resource Manager, IT Administrator
- references: https://aka.ms/8967/1
Improved Process Flow Management
By simulating different process flows and follow-up activities, organizations can identify the most efficient workflows and reduce unnecessary steps, leading to faster turnaround times and improved user satisfaction.
- next-steps: Gather input from process owners to define key workflows that need simulation and set up a timeline for analysis.
- roles: Business Analyst, Process Owner, IT Operations Manager
- references: https://aka.ms/8967/1
Optimized Timetable Management
The ability to manage working hours and timetables through simulations allows for better planning and utilization of resources, potentially reducing overtime costs and improving work-life balance for employees.
- next-steps: Develop a plan to assess current timetable management practices and identify areas for simulation and improvement.
- roles: HR Manager, Operations Manager, IT Administrator
- references: https://aka.ms/8967/1
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