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Use Cases for Power Platform
Heard about Power Platform yet? More to the point, have you heard how powerful it can be?
It can be a bit daunting when you look into it, especially if you don’t have a tangible use case for your business. Well, that’s where we come in. Search your issue below or filter by industry to find your Power Platform use case.
Hover over each use case to learn more about how it works and how it can benefit your business. Then get in touch with our New Zealand-based Microsoft experts to have a solution in place quicker than you’d think.
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Reporting
Integration
Power Apps
Forms
Tracking
Processing
Administration
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Expense Reporting Automation
Streamline the process of submitting, approving and reimbursing expenses.
Employees submit expenses via Power Apps, which are then routed through Power Automate for approval. Approved expenses are reimbursed automatically in the system.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
E-commerce, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels, automate reorder alerts.
Inventory levels are monitored using Power BI, triggering reorder alerts via Power Automate when stock is low and all displayed via a custom view using Power Apps.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Employee Onboarding Workflow
Automate the steps involved in onboarding new employees, including document collection and task assignments.
New hires receive onboarding tasks and documents via Power Apps, which are tracked and managed through Power Automate to ensure completion.
Power Apps
Power Automate
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Document Approval System
Implement a streamlined approval process for documents requiring multiple signatures.
Documents are uploaded and routed for signatures via Power Apps, with Power Automate ensuring the sequence of approvals and final document storage.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Healthcare, Insurance, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Customer Feedback Collection
Use Power Apps to create a feedback form and Power Automate to analyse responses and generate reports.
Feedback is collected through Power Apps forms, with Power Automate aggregating responses and generating insights in Power BI. Everything is searchable using Copilot.
Power Apps
Copilot
Power Automate
Power BI
Administration, Healthcare, Services
Appointment Scheduling
Automate the scheduling and reminders for customer appointments.
Customers book appointments via Power Apps, which sync with calendars and send automated reminders using Power Automate.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Administration, Healthcare, Services
Finance Automation
Automate your entire finance process including accounts payable, receivable, expense management & more, with full ERP integration.
This instead uses Esker, an industry leading solution capable of automating Accounts Payable, Receivables, Ordering, Claims & Expenses and so much more.
Esker Source-to-Pay
Finance, Insurance
Risk Management Dashboard
Visualize and analyze financial risks and compliance metrics.
Data is pulled into Power BI dashboards from various sources via Power Automate, providing real-time risk assessments and compliance metrics.
Power Automate
Power BI
Administration, Education
Student Enrolment Automation
Streamline the student enrolment process with automated workflows.
Enrollment forms are processed through Power Apps, with Power Automate handling document verification and status updates to students.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Logistics, Manufacturing
Customs Documentation Automation
Automate the creation and processing of customs documents.
Customs data/documents are entered via Power Apps, processed through Power Automate, Azure AI maps using metadata and everything is tracked for compliance and approvals.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Azure AI
Construction, Government
Permit & License Processing
Automate the application and approval process for permits and licenses.
Applications are submitted through Power Pages, routed through using Power Automate and Power Apps for approvals, and tracked for status updates.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power Pages
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Compliance Tracking
Monitor and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Compliance data is tracked and reported via Power BI, with Power Automate ensuring continuous monitoring and alerting for any deviations.
Power Automate
Power BI
Administration, Healthcare, Services
Invoice Capture
Invoice recognition with advanced AI capabilities. Reading and processing invoices at scale for any size business.
Not quite Power Platform, but for invoicing and Accounts Payableyou can't look further than Esker. It's AI & machine learning technology scales with your business, whether you process 5,000 or 500,000 invoices.
Esker Source-to-Pay
Finance, Insurance
Automated Financial Reporting
Generate and distribute financial reports automatically.
Financial data is collected and processed through Power Automate, generating reports in Power BI and distributing them via email.
Power Automate
Power BI
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
Loan Application Workflow
Automate the loan application process including approval.
Applications are submitted via custom user portals using Power Pages, Power Automate manages document collection, verification and approval workflows. All visible on a custom back-end Power App with Copilot capabilities added.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Copilot
Power Pages
Administration, Healthcare, Services
Contract Lifecycle Management
Automate contract creation through to signing with DocuSign CLM.
Power Platform can handle contracts, but if you're looking for a full contract lifecycle solution, look no further than DocuSign Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
DocuSign CLM
Manufacturing
Production Line Monitoring
Real-time monitoring and reporting of production line performance.
Sensor data is fed into Power BI for real-time monitoring, with Power Automate generating alerts for any anomalies.
Power Automate
Power BI
Manufacturing, Retail
Quality Control Checks
Automate quality control checks and reporting.
Quality control data is captured via Power Apps, analysed in Power BI, with Power Automate generating reports and alerts.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
Administration, Healthcare, Services
Cash Allocation
Automated matching of incoming cash to invoices, including advanced recognition using built-for-purpose AI.
Not quite Power Platform, but for Accounts Receivable and Cash Allocation automation, Esker is the solution you need. A scalable platform capable of automating your entire finance department.
Esker Order-to-Cash
Administration, Government, Manufacturing, Real Estate
Maintenance Request System
Automate the submission and tracking of maintenance requests.
Requests are submitted via a custom Power Pages website, tracked through Power Automate, status updates are provided to requesters via Power Apps with full Copilot capabilities.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Copilot
Power Pages
Construction, Logistics, Manufacturing, Services
Job Scheduling App
Custom job scheduling system to automate staff & equipment requirements.
Job assignments are managed via Power Apps, coordinating schedules and staff, equipment & resource allocation.
Power Apps
Government
Community Feedback Collection
Collect and analyse feedback from community members.
Feedback is collected through Power Pages portal, aggregated and analysed via Power Automate & Power Apps, visualised in Power BI and accessible through Copilot.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
Copilot
Power Pages
Administration, Healthcare, Services
Digital eSignature Management
Deal faster and smarter with DocuSign eSignature.
Digital signing with eSignatures have never been easier. Send and sign documents faster, more efficiently and save money.
DocuSign CLM
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling
Automate the scheduling of fleet maintenance and repairs.
Maintenance schedules are managed via Power Apps, with automated reminders and updates through Power Automate.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Construction
Equipment Maintenance Tracking
Track and schedule maintenance for construction equipment.
Equipment maintenance logs are updated via Power Apps, with scheduling and notifications handled by Power Automate.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Administration, Healthcare, Services
Order Management
Automate your entire ordering process with enhanced workflows and analytics.
This uses Esker instead of Power Platform, a solution we've been implementing in New Zealand for years. Automate with order management and boost customer happiness and speed up order processing.
Esker Order-to-Cash
Construction, Manufacturing
Safety Compliance Monitoring
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Safety data collected and compliance alerts are managed by Power Automate. Power BI allows monitoring of the whole process through custom dashboards.
Power Automate
Power BI
Construction, Logistics, Services
Budget Tracking & Analysis
Use Power BI to track and analyze construction project budgets.
Budget data is fed into Power BI for tracking, generating reports and alerts for budget deviations.
Power BI
Construction, Logistics, Services
Sales Quote Automation
Streamline the sales process and automate quotes & proposals.
Sales data fed into custom Power Pages forms, managed on the back-end via Power Apps. Power Automate generates quotes and proposals and Power BI tracks the whole process with Copilot integration.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
Copilot
Power Pages
Administration, Finance, Insurance, Services
New Customer Welcome
Automate a welcome pack for new customers including ordering & shipping.
New customer data is processed through Power Apps, coordinating the creation and shipping of welcome packs.
Power Apps
Finance, Insurance, Services
Customer Renewal Notices
Automate the customer renewal process including notices & follow ups.
Renewal notices are managed via Power Automate, with reminders, follow-ups and predictive reporting & tracking through Power BI.
Power Automate
Power BI
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Digital Forms
Digitise forms and use data properly internally or via external websites.
Custom forms are digitised via Power Pages, with data integration and processing handled by Power Automate. Copilot makes data accessible for your staff.
Power Automate
Power Pages
Copilot
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
System Integration
Connecting multiple systems ensures interoperability & security.
Data is synchronised between systems via Power Automate, ensuring seamless integration and security. Connect ERP's, CRM's, DAM's and more.
Power Automate
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
AI-Based Document Capture
Use enhanced recognition to scan packing slips, permits, applications and more. Azure even reads handwriting.
Documents are scanned and processed via Power Apps, with handwriting recognition and data extraction handled by Azure AI, then managed and routed by Power Automate.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Azure AI
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Credential Verifications
Automate the verification and approval process for anything.
Credentials are submitted via Power Pages, Azure AI recognises text and converts to usable metadata. Power Automate along with Power Apps manage the verification process and update records accordingly.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Azure AI
Copilot
Power Pages
Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Services
Vendor Onboarding & Maintenance
Ensure new vendors are onboarded correctly including ongoing communication.
Vendor information is collected via Power Pages portals. Onboarding tasks and ongoing communication managed through Power Automate. Power Apps & Power BI aggregate all data and create automated reports & alerts.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
Power Pages
Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, Services
Time & Attendance Management
Track attendance and time spend on projects or tasks including reconciliation.
Attendance data is captured via Power Apps, with Power Automate handling time tracking and reconciliation. Power BI creates recurring reports and distributes accordingly.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Data & Content Migration
Migrating content from legacy apps to modern systems with Power Automate.
Data is extracted from legacy systems and migrated to modern platforms via Power Automate, ensuring data integrity and continuity.
Power Automate
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Batch Processing
Automate tedious processing of bulk documents or applications.
Bulk documents are processed via Azure AI & Power Automate, ensuring efficient handling and reducing manual workload. Power Apps give you a custom view and Power Pages offers external connections.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Azure AI
Power Pages
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Vendor Portal Integration
Seamless integration with partner/vendor portals using Power Automate.
Partner and vendor portals are integrated with internal systems via Power Automate, ensuring smooth data exchange and communication.
Power Automate
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
General Data Entry
Automate data entry from forms or physical documents, spreadsheets and other systems.
Data is captured via Power Apps (internal) or Power Pages (external), verified with Azure AI character recognition, Power Automate processes and enters into relevant systems, reducing manual entry and errors.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Azure AI
Power Pages
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Process Monitoring & Optimisation
Find processes ripe for improvement using AI.
Process data is analysed via Power BI and AI models, identifying areas for optimisation, with Power Automate implementing improvements.
Power BI
Azure AI
All Industries, Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services
Data Reconciliation
Sync data between systems and ensure one source of truth.
Data from various systems is synchronised and reconciled via Azure AI & Power Automate, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the organisation. Power Apps & Power BI offer custom apps & dashboard views.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
Azure AI
Finance, Insurance, Retail, Services
Customer Portal
Upload applications, documents, identification and more with a personalised dashboard.
Customers upload necessary documents via Power Pages, Azure AI verifies and Power Automate manages storage and status updates through a personalised dashboard. Integrated with Copilot.
Power Automate
Azure AI
Copilot
Power Pages
Administration, Construction, Logistics, Manufacturing, Services
Vendor Contract Management
Upload supplier contracts, extract metadata, store and manage lifecycle
Supplier contracts are uploaded via Power Apps, metadata is extracted and managed through Azure AI & Copilot, Power Automate ensures proper lifecycle management with alerts & routing.
Power Apps
Power Automate
Azure AI
Copilot
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The Power Platform ecosystem integrates with hundreds of your favourite tools, including ERP’s, SAAS solutions as well as the rest of Microsoft tools including Office, 365 and more. So whether you need a new Power App for HR onboarding, or perhaps a new workflow to enhance your sales process with Power Automate or automated reporting using Power BI, get in touch with us today and we’ll get you started.
FAQ
Microsoft Power Platform is a suite of applications, connectors, and data platforms that provides a rapid development environment to build custom apps, automate workflows, and analyse data. It includes Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Power Virtual Agents.
Here at FUJIFILM Process Automation, we offer expert implementation and customisation of Microsoft Power Platform solutions tailored to your business needs. Our team of specialists will help streamline your operations, automate processes, and improve data insights, ensuring you maximise the benefits of digital transformation.
Microsoft Power Platform solutions can benefit pretty much all industries including Administration, Construction, E-commerce, Education, Finance, Government, Insurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services, and more. It is versatile and can be customised to fit specific industry requirements.
Yes, Microsoft Power Platform can integrate with a variety of existing systems and applications. It offers a wide range of connectors and APIs to ensure seamless interoperability and data flow between different platforms. If you have an industry specific, niche or perhaps a legacy application where an API does not yet exist, our expert New Zealand based team of developers can make one for you.
Automating processes with Microsoft Power Platform can lead to increased efficiency, reduced manual errors, improved compliance, better data management, and significant time and cost savings. It allows your team to focus on more strategic tasks rather than routine manual work.
FUJIFILM Process Automation ensures a successful implementation by conducting a thorough analysis of your business processes, customising solutions to fit your specific needs, providing comprehensive training, and offering ongoing support to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement. Better yet, everything we do is done by certified experts based right here in New Zealand and that includes ongoing local support and customer success.
We offer continuous support including troubleshooting, updates, enhancements, and training to ensure your Power Platform solutions remain effective and up-to-date. Our local support team is always ready to assist you with any issues and our customer success team is always on your side ensuring you get the most out of your solution.
To get started with Microsoft Power Platform for your business, get in touch. Our team will discuss your requirements, demonstrate potential solutions, and create a customised implementation plan to meet your specific needs.
The cost of implementing Microsoft Power Platform solutions varies depending on the complexity and scale of the project. We provide tailored quotes based on a detailed assessment of your business needs and objectives. We can even help with licensing whether you need the entire Power Platform suite or just a few licenses for Power Apps for example.
Yes, Power Platform includes Power BI, a powerful tool for data analysis and reporting. It allows you to create interactive, real-time dashboards and reports, providing valuable insights to drive informed business decisions. We have experts on hand ready to lend a hand with Power BI too.