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Automation Readiness Checker

Assess whether a process has the characteristics of a practical automation candidate.

How repetitive is the process?
How frequently does it run?
How consistent are the inputs?
How predictable are the rules?
How stable is the process?
Are inputs structured?
How much human judgment is required?
How frequent are exceptions?
How many applications are involved?
How costly are errors?
Are human approvals required?

What makes a process ready for automation?

Repeatable, frequent, stable processes with consistent inputs, predictable rules, structured data, and few exceptions generally score higher. Heavy judgment, approvals, or error sensitivity reduce readiness.

Worked example

A stable daily process with structured inputs and predictable rules scores higher than an occasional process with frequent exceptions and substantial judgment.

Assumptions and limitations

Eleven factors receive 0, 1, or 2 points and are normalized to 100. This transparent heuristic does not use AI. Results are estimates and do not guarantee savings, feasibility, or outcomes.

Read the complete methodology and scoring details →