Workflow Automation

Remove Repetitive Steps and Keep Work Moving

UBT helps organizations streamline document-intensive processes with workflow automation solutions that reduce manual tasks, improve consistency, and make information easier to capture, route, and manage.

Many document workflows still depend on manual steps. Files are renamed by hand, sent to the wrong place, entered into systems manually, or handled differently depending on who is doing the work. That wastes time and increases the chance of error.

Workflow automation helps create a better way.

What Workflow Automation Can Improve

Document capture and routing

Scan workflows

Approval and review processes

Filing consistency

Data handoff between teams or systems

Repetitive administrative tasks

What a Better Workflow Looks Like

A document is scanned once, authenticated, routed correctly, stored where it belongs, and made accessible to the right people without extra manual effort. That kind of consistency improves speed, reduces friction, and helps teams stay focused on higher-value work.

UBT helps organizations map the real workflow problem first, then identify the right tools to solve it. That may include scan capture software, routing tools, print management platforms, authentication tools, or broader software integrations that connect your devices to the way your teams actually work.

Streamlined Document Processes

Beyond basic print submission, we help organizations identify and eliminate friction in their broader document processes. Whether that means automating a multi-step approval workflow, routing scanned documents to the right destination automatically, or connecting your devices to the line-of-business systems your teams use every day — we build workflows that save real time and reduce manual handling.

Scan-once, route-anywhere workflows that send documents to multiple destinations in a single step

Automated document classification and filing based on content, barcode, or cover sheet

Integration with CRM, ERP, and document management platforms

Forms processing and data extraction from scanned documents

Audit trails and compliance logging for document handling workflows

Third-Party Integrations

Your print environment doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it needs to work with the broader ecosystem of content management and collaboration tools your team relies on every day. We integrate your fleet with the platforms that matter most, turning your multifunction devices into active participants in your document workflows.

Scanning to and printing from cloud storage platforms including OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, and Dropbox — directly from the device panel
Custom scan workflow development for document management systems:
iManage: Scan directly into matters, workspaces, and document libraries with full metadata tagging
NetDocuments: Push scanned documents into cabinets and folders with automated classification support
Workflow configuration for multi-step scan routes, approval chains, and auto-filing rules

Benefits

Save Time

Reduce the repetitive steps that slow down teams.

Improve Accuracy

Create more consistent document handling and fewer user errors.

Support Compliance and Control

Standardize how information moves through your environment.

Improve the User Experience

Make it easier for teams to complete routine tasks quickly and correctly.

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UBT can help you identify practical workflow improvements that support efficiency and control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workflow Automation FAQs

What is workflow automation for documents?

Workflow automation reduces manual steps by routing, naming, sorting, storing, and processing documents automatically.

How can workflow automation save my team time?

It cuts down on repetitive tasks like scanning, renaming files, emailing attachments, sorting paperwork, and moving documents into the right folders.

What kinds of workflows can be automated?

Common examples include invoice processing, scan routing, approvals, records capture, and document delivery to folders, email, or business systems.

Is workflow automation only for big companies?

No. Smaller teams often feel the time savings quickly because they usually have less extra staff to handle repetitive admin work.

Can workflow automation reduce human error?

Yes. It helps reduce mistakes caused by manual data entry, inconsistent naming, or sending documents to the wrong place.

What is the difference between scanning and workflow automation?

Scanning captures the document. Workflow automation determines what happens next.

Can workflow automation start right at the printer or copier?

Yes. Many workflows begin at the device, where users scan a document and the system handles routing and filing automatically.

Which departments benefit most from workflow automation?

Finance, HR, legal, administration, operations, and client service teams often benefit the most because they handle repetitive document tasks.

How do I know if my business needs workflow automation?

If staff spend too much time handling documents by hand or if files regularly get lost, delayed, or misfiled, automation is worth exploring.

What is the biggest benefit of workflow automation?

The biggest benefit is consistency. Documents move faster, with fewer manual steps and fewer chances for things to go wrong.