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Developing custom applications with Power Apps
The Power Apps included in the Microsoft Power Platform are the tool of choice when it comes to developing individual apps quickly and efficiently. The intuitive low-code solution enables even users without in-depth programming knowledge to create responsive apps.
Example: Custom time tracking app for smooth project management
A service company uses Power Apps to create a user-friendly time tracking app for employees. Employees can enter their daily working hours and project or service-related times directly at their workplace or on the go using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The app provides clear input fields for start, break, and end times and specific project numbers or customers, ensuring accurate time allocation.
At the end of the month, employees submit their entries to their managers for approval with a single click. Supervisors receive a notification, review the times directly in the app, and approve them or give feedback if necessary.
In combination with Power BI, the app enables detailed analysis of recorded work times. For example, management can analyze how much time is spent on individual projects, assess workload, and identify areas for optimization. By automating and increasing transparency, the company can streamline time and project management, significantly reduce manual coordination, and comply with legal requirements for working time tracking.
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Automating business processes with Power Automate
With Microsoft Power Automate, recurring tasks and processes can be automated, helping reduce and optimize manual, time-consuming tasks.
Example: Going digital - rethinking investment approval processes
A medium-sized mechanical engineering company uses Power Automate to digitize and streamline its investment approval process. To this end, a standardized online form was created using Microsoft Forms, allowing employees to submit requests directly to the relevant departments as needed.
Once a request is submitted, the workflow starts automatically: the request is first sent to the responsible department head for review. They receive an automatic email notification and can approve, reject, or comment on the request with a single click. Once approved, the request is automatically forwarded to the finance department for budget review.
Each approval is documented in the system, allowing the applicant and all involved parties to track the current status at any time: “In progress,” “Approved,” or “Deferred.”
Through this automated workflow, the company has significantly reduced request processing times. Missing or late signatures and delays due to a lack of transparency are a thing of the past. At the same time, administrative workload is reduced, and teams can respond more quickly to investment needs.
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Data analysis and visualization with Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful tool for data analysis and visualization. It consolidates and analyzes data from various sources and helps make better, data-driven business decisions.
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Example: Monitoring production performance and machine utilization in real time
An automotive supplier uses Power BI to monitor real-time machine utilization and performance in production. Sensors on the machines continuously capture data on operating hours, temperature, and workload, which is then visualized in Power BI. A custom dashboard provides instant alerts to production management, e.g., in case of overheating or excessive workload.
Additionally, all relevant managers receive weekly reports highlighting bottlenecks and production patterns. These reports are configured in Power BI to highlight irregularities and bottlenecks clearly. The production teams use this data to implement targeted maintenance and capacity optimization measures.
This analysis enables the company to identify overloaded machines in the final assembly. Maintenance cycles and production planning can be adjusted accordingly, reducing downtimes and increasing overall capacity.
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Creating modern websites with Power Pages
Microsoft Power Pages is a low-code tool that allows you to create, host, and manage modern, secure websites. This platform is designed for both low-code users and professional developers. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows you to design websites quickly and easily.
Example: Customer portal made easy - security meets user-friendliness
An insurance company uses Microsoft Power Pages to create an easy-to-use web portal allowing its customers to access policy details, submit claims, and track inquiries at any time. Using the drag-and-drop interface and ready-made templates, the customer service team can design an appealing website that is also easy to use on mobile devices, even without programming skills.
The portal securely connects to Microsoft Dataverse, ensuring all customer data is directly integrated into the company’s CRM system. Customers receive automatic updates on the status of their inquiries. By adopting this self-service approach, the company significantly increases both customer satisfaction and efficiency.
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Intelligent support for application development with Copilot Studio
With Copilot Studio, users can create and customize AI-powered chatbots, achieved through a graphical user interface that enables people without extensive programming knowledge to implement complex functions.
Example: Chatbot for customer inquiries
A retail company has developed a chatbot using Copilot Studio to automate customer inquiries. The chatbot searches the company website and specific sections of the seamlessly integrated SharePoint library. The library contains internal information, including detailed product data, technical specifications, manuals, and policies.
Customers can ask natural language questions about returns, shipping, or technical details, and the chatbot answers in real time. By automating inquiries, customer service requests are significantly reduced. Customer satisfaction increases thanks to fast responses – even outside business hours. Copilot Studio enables the quick and easy development of such efficient chatbot solutions without external resources.
Conclusion
The Microsoft Power Platform offers you numerous ways to optimize your business processes and increase efficiency in your company. Seamlessly integrating Power Platform tools with all other Microsoft solutions allows you to digitize and adapt your company’s processes to meet the ever-changing market demands. These examples represent just a small selection from the wide range of possibilities.
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