Maantic AutoSuite for Appian

Overview

An organization relies on a complex approval process within its Appian-based application to manage key business activities. This process could involve anything from project approvals, procurement requests, or internal audit reviews, depending on the organization's focus. The approval process typically involves multiple stakeholders, various decision points, and strict compliance with business rules.

Challenges:

• Complex and Multi-Step Workflow: The approval process includes multiple layers of review and decision-making, often involving different departments or teams.
• Scenario Variability: Each approval request can vary significantly, depending on the type of request, the initiating department, or specific business rules.
• Consistency and Accuracy: Ensuring that every approval is processed consistently and in compliance with organizational policies is critical, especially when manual interventions are required.
• Frequent Changes: The process may be subject to frequent changes due to evolving business needs or regulatory requirements, necessitating regular updates to the workflow.

Outcome:

• With Maantic AutoSuite for Appian, organizations across any industry can ensure that their complex approval processes are rigorously tested and function as intended. The automation reduces the time and effort required for testing, increases the reliability of the workflow, and ensures that the process remains compliant and effective even as the organization evolves.

This framework empowers businesses to focus on strategic decision-making rather than being bogged down by the intricacies of workflow validation, leading to more efficient operations and better overall outcomes.

Key Features & Functionality

Built on a foundation of a Data-Driven approach and utilizing the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern, this suite is tailored to meet the needs of complex business processes.

Solution with Maantic AutoSuite for Appian:

• Maantic AutoSuite for Appian offers an automated solution to test and validate the complex approval process, ensuring that it runs smoothly and adheres to all business rules, regardless of industry.
• Data-Driven Approach: The framework allows for the creation of numerous test scenarios by simply varying the input data. This means that all possible paths through the approval process can be tested without the need for extensive manual intervention.
• POM Design Pattern: The use of Page Object Model (POM) design ensures that each element of the approval process is encapsulated, making the test scripts easier to maintain and less prone to errors when the underlying application changes.
• Automated Workflow Testing: The suite can automatically simulate the entire approval process, from the initial request submission to the final decision, checking that each step is executed correctly and that the correct stakeholders are notified at the right time.
• Error Detection and Reporting: The framework is designed to detect inconsistencies or errors in the workflow, such as incorrect routing, missing approvals, or breaches of business rules, and report them immediately.