KEVOS® WORKOS · Business
Process or Software Readiness
Should you fix the process first or buy software?
Indicates whether to fix a process first or evaluate software, from process foundation and automation pressure.
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How this tool works
Inputs, units and where to find them
| Input | Unit | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Process clarity | 1–5 score | Rating of how clearly the process is defined |
| Process consistency | 1–5 score | Rating of how consistently it is followed |
| Manual effort | 1–5 score | Rating of manual effort involved |
| Error exposure | 1–5 score | Rating of error exposure |
| Data readiness | 1–5 score | Rating of data quality and readiness |
Method and formulas
- Foundation = (clarity + consistency + data) ÷ 15 × 100
- Pressure = (manual + errors) ÷ 10 × 100
- Foundation below 55 → fix process first; pressure 60 or more → software may help
Limitations
- Ratings are judgement; thresholds are tool defaults
Typical uses
- Before buying a system
- Digital transformation planning
Who it is for
- Owners and managers
- Process owners
What you get
- FIX PROCESS FIRST, SOFTWARE MAY HELP or IMPROVE PROCESS
Interpreting the result
- Map the process before writing software requirements
WORKOS tools are screening and decision-support utilities. Verify important financial, engineering, safety, legal or operational decisions using appropriate professional standards and your organisation’s approved data.
