A guide to effective process reviews

Internal company or departmental process reviews provide an excellent chance to gather your teams and examine the past 6-12 months. What’s worked well, what didn’t, and how can you make improvements moving forward? Here are our top five tips for conducting an end-of-year review and paving the way for a success going forward. 

 

Unveiling your current processes 

 

The key to a successful review lies in understanding your existing processes. It might sound obvious, but with complex organizational structures and the challenges faced in the modern world, certain procedures may not be as expected. Conducting a thorough audit of your processes will unveil a clear picture of each step in the journey. 

 

Identifying gaps and bottlenecks 

 

With the audit complete, you’ll be able to pinpoint any gaps or bottlenecks in your procedures. This knowledge is crucial in evaluating where improvements or changes are needed. Addressing these issues head-on will ensure smoother operations in the future. 

 

Reflecting on process effectiveness 

 

While your processes might be running smoothly, it’s essential to go beyond the surface. Are they truly fulfilling your needs? Can they be optimized for better results? Speak to the team members who are directly involved in executing these processes, as they often hold valuable insights into less visible issues and possible enhancements. 

 

Aligning with your strategy 

 

As you plan, clearly define your objectives. Are you aiming to streamline procedures for increased efficiency? Or do you need to enhance payment security? It’s crucial to align your strategy with the insights from your process audit. This alignment will serve as a foundation for taking actionable steps toward achieving your goals. 

 

Finding the right solution 

 

Now that you have your strategy and process audit in hand, it’s time to assess whether your current payment solution aligns with your needs. Adapting or changing your payment solution may seem intimidating, but it’s necessary to evaluate its relevance. The payments industry is continuously evolving, and not all processing solutions are equal. Finding one that caters to your specific business requirements can lead to significant benefits. 

 

For more in-depth information on the advantages of switching payment solutions, check out our blog titled “Unlocking the Benefits of switching payment solutions.” 

 

By embracing these five tips for an effective process review, you pave the way for a successful and productive team. Remember that continuous evaluation and adaptation are vital to staying ahead in an ever-changing business landscape. 

 

Need to review your payment processes? We’re here to help.

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Single sign-on *Coming in 2024 for V3

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Security policy manager * Includes: password complexity manager, inactive timeout, time restrictions, IP address restrictions
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AWS ISO27001 hosted * Primary fail over and back up UK data centres
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SFTP file uploads/downloads *Secure way to move files across the internet, customers can use their own certificates
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In a blacklist you add various sortcodes / account numbers and the system will prevent any payment to those accounts.
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GDPR Data cleansing *Remove historical data by bulk or individual.
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Browser compatbility *
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Built for performance *
Version 3 runs on super modern, high-end infrastructure
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Single Platform *
Customers have a single user account that they can use across all services (Enterprise, Online, Validate, etc).
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Agent rebuilt key management system *
Very secure way to get files to and from the Paygate cloud.
Supports ways to automate files being sent into the paygate cloud and retrieving reports from the cloud.
Key management was rebuilt for V3 to further increase security.
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HTTPS uploads/downloads *

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Designer in browser * In V2 Workflows use an older style desktop app. In V3 workflows are built and managed in the Paygate Browser app. It’s much easier to deploy and manage.
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Improved logging * A feature mainly for PS/CS to help them diagnose problems with workflows. Problems can be diagnosed and fixed faster.
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Triggers for multiple workflows * You can use a single trigger to start multiple workflows. It’s a simple feature that will make things easier to manage if you have a lot of workflows.
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Workflow validation * Troubleshoots new workflows, validation
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Workflow chaining * Allows a workflow to call another workflow. Using this you can simplify large complicated workflows in smaller separate ones. Easier to manage and diagnose issues.
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New nodes * Various new nodes that help to build new types of workflows or help manage existing workflows.
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Full documentation V3 will be fully documented with help guides and tutorials.
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Multiple filename variables * Supporting multiple filename variables should make designing complex workflows a bit easier.
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Future developments * Pure Excel Importer – XLSX; BACS Calendar Widget; Workflow Timeline; Workflow / Mobile App notification / management; S3 Connector
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Download and distribute A Reports * When you have workflow and HSM you can automate the entire BACS report download process. They can automatically be converted to other formats for integration into finance apps. They can be emailed to customers as html, pdf or zips. They can be made available for collection via SFTP. Or, if you use Agent, they can be security delivered to the customer’s private network.
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Submission Re-entry * Complete your submissions over any amount of time
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Revamped manual submission mode *This is completely new in V3 Bureau. Those customers wanting a more manual way of building their submission (Rather than using Jobs) will find a new, efficient way of working.
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Drag and drop files from anywhere *Like in other areas of V3. User can just drag and drop file in Bureau for processing. They can also use the Restricted File Browser and Server file browser – that add more security – if they wish.
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Support for multiple file formats per submission * No longer limited to single Standard 18 submission for example
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Usage Reporting over data range *Small but useful improvement to reporting. User can set a date range on the usage report.
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Validate *Validate is integrated in V3 and so customers that have both products can access them from the same client with the same account.
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API Access *Validate API and the Payment API.
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