Modern-day businesses are nowadays proceeding towards process automation of their repetitive, day-to-day tasks. These may be routine tasks that are time-consuming or involve humungous paperwork. Some of these tasks involve various levels of people giving their approval, rejection, or comments at various stages. All this information is manually fed into excel sheets to keep proper documentation and build references. This takes off so much the valuable time of your key company resources. Isn’t it?
So, what’s the solution to this ever-existing problem of enterprises?
Most enterprises have started using custom mobile apps to simplify such repetitive tasks. Office 365 and intranets are yet another solution to this. Microsoft has recently launched Microsoft PowerApps which is a no-code platform to create small custom apps or to create an extension of web apps.
“Microsoft PowerApps is a tool that allows you to create custom apps, leveraging many of the features of the Office 365 and Microsoft platform. Apps can be accessed via mobile devices or via the browser.”
Organizations and people usually ask us how they can leverage the potential of PowerApps. Or which kind of apps can be created using this modern-day tool. Beyond Intranet is a Microsoft Gold partner for the last more than a decade. We have been actively working on conceptualizing and implementing solutions to digitally transform your workplace and automate your complex business processes.
| Use Case | Description |
| Event Planning and Registration App | Easily manage event planning and registration. Create custom forms to collect attendee information, send out invitations and reminders, and manage logistics such as catering and equipment rentals. Use PowerApps to track event attendance and gather feedback from attendees. Think of it like a digital event planner that helps you keep track of all the details and guest information for a party or conference. |
| Inventory Tracking in Product Manufacturing | Helps keep track of inventory levels, set up alerts for low supplies, and streamline the manufacturing process. Create custom forms to input inventory data, set up notifications, and track inventory usage over time. Consider it to be a digital warehouse manager that keeps track of supplies and alerts you when you’re running low on stock. |
| Purchase Request Process | Manage the purchase request process from start to finish. Create custom forms to input purchase request details, set up approval workflows, and track the status of each request. Use PowerApps to generate reports on purchase request data, such as total spending by department or vendor. Similar to a digital expense report that helps you submit and track expenses, so you can get reimbursed quickly and efficiently. |
| Expense Approvals | Streamline the expense approval process and make sure that all expenses are approved before they’re incurred. Create custom forms to input expense details, set up approval workflows, and track the status of each expense request. Use PowerApps to generate reports on expense data, such as total spending by employee or department. Like an expense tracker handling everything from inputting expense details to approvals and budget tracking. |
| Asset Disposal Process | Track and manage the disposal of assets, ensuring they’re properly disposed of and you stay in compliance with regulations. Create custom forms to input asset details, set up approval workflows, and track the status of each disposal request. Use PowerApps to generate reports on asset data, such as the age of each asset or the cost of disposal. Think of it as a recycling program for electronics or other materials that tracks everything from the age of your assets to the cost of disposing them. |
| Invoice Approval | Streamline the invoice approval process and manage your budget. Create custom forms to input invoice details, set up approval workflows, and track the status of each invoice. Use PowerApps to generate reports on invoice data, such as total spending by vendor or department. Something like a digital invoice manager so you can manage your budget and stay on top of payments. |
| Project Management | Manage your projects more efficiently. Create custom forms to input project details, set up workflows for task assignments and approvals, and track the status of each project. Use PowerApps to generate reports on project data, such as completion rates and total project costs. It is like a virtual project manager that tracks everything from task assignments to completion rates and total project costs. |
| PTO – Paid Time off / Leave Request | Manage employee leave requests and time off. Create custom forms to input leave request details, set up approval workflows, and track employee time off balances. Use PowerApps to generate reports on employee leave data, such as total time off by department or employee. Think of it like a digital HR assistant that handles everything from inputting leave requests to approvals and tracking employee time off balances. |
| Visitor Management | Manage visitor access to your facilities. Create custom forms to input visitor details, set up approval workflows, and track visitor activity. Use PowerApps to generate reports on visitor data, such as the number of visitors by day or month. Exactly like a digital sign-in system that lets you track who comes and goes from your office or building, ensuring that you stay in control of visitor access. |
| Facility Management and Booking | Manage your facilities and book resources. Create custom forms to input facility details, set up booking workflows, and track the status of each booking request. Use PowerApps to generate reports on facility data, such as booking trends and availability. Think of it like a digital space rental system that lets you book and manage spaces for events, meetings, or other activities. |
| Inspection Application | Streamline the inspection process and make sure that all inspections are completed on time. Create custom forms to input inspection details, set up approval workflows, and track the status of each inspection request. Use PowerApps to generate reports on inspection data, such as inspection completion rates and areas that need improvement. Similar to a quality control system that helps you keep track of inspections, ensuring that you meet regulatory standards and maintain quality control. |
Need help in building your next app on PowerApps?
Office 365 and PowerApps have a lot to offer. The need is to understand the common basics of it and start creating quick apps. If you are new to this and still want to explore more, we have a complete PowerApps skilled team sitting just next to you. Explore more about Beyond Intranet’s Microsoft PowerApps Consulting Services or contact us by filling out this short form below. We promise- you will love your next new app!
