New low-code and no-code (LC/NC) tools make it possible to quickly create custom apps designed to tackle the unique challenges of your business. If you haven’t seen these tools in action, it can be difficult to fully understand the time and cost savings they provide. The example below shows what’s possible for one challenge with expense reporting, and you can see additional examples from a variety of industries. If you’d like to explore how these tools can help with your specific business, please share one of your own challenges below.
Challenge
A company uses an expense reporting system that sends email notifications to managers for expense report approvals. However, the company primarily communicates through a messaging platform (e.g. Slack), and emails are often overlooked. As a result, the accounting department frequently has to follow up manually with managers, creating additional work and delaying the approval process. This, in turn, slows down the monthly close of the company’s financials, and employees face delays in receiving reimbursement for their expenses.
Solution
A LC/NC app can automatically check for pending reports in the expense system and send notifications via the messaging platform instead of email. The message contains a summary of the report details, allowing managers to type “approve” to approve or “deny” with a reason to deny. If denied, the app sends a notification to the employee with a link to update their report. This keeps the workflow entirely within the messaging app, where managers are more likely to respond promptly.
Benefits
By shifting the approval process to a messaging platform, the company eliminates the need for manual follow-ups, saving over 10 hours of accounting staff time per month. Approval turnaround time decreases by 40%, leading to faster reimbursements for employees. In addition, the company can close its books on time, avoiding delays and potential accounting complications. This streamlined process not only saves time but also improves satisfaction for both managers and employees.
Let’s Solve Your Challenge
Curious about what a Low-code / No-code (LC/NC) solution can do for your business? Explore the steps involved in creating an app on the how it works page. Then, request a free, no-obligation solution analysis, just like the ones shown on the examples page, using the form below.