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The Study of Integration of Robotic Process Automation in Engineering Project Management: Benefits and Challenges
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Engineering Management
Abstract
Engineering project management is a critical function that involves the coordination of complex tasks, timelines, resources, and teams to deliver successful project outcomes. However, traditional project management practices often struggle with repetitive administrative tasks, delayed decision-making due to manual data handling, and inefficiencies in monitoring and reporting. As engineering projects increase in scale and complexity, these challenges can lead to cost overruns, schedule delays, and reduced overall productivity. This growing concern has prompted the exploration of digital solutions like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which has shown potential in automating routine, rule-based processes across various industries. RPA is increasingly being recognized as a transformative technology in project-based environments, yet its application in engineering project management remains relatively underexplored. The integration of RPA in this domain offers potential benefits such as increased efficiency, improved data accuracy, and enhanced real-time monitoring capabilities. However, it also brings forth challenges related to implementation complexity, workforce adaptability, and system integration. This study aims to investigate both the advantages and the barriers to RPA adoption in engineering project settings, providing insights into how organizations can strategically implement automation to enhance project performance while addressing potential risks and limitations.
Keywords
Project Management, Robotic Process Automation
References
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[2] Aguirre, S., & Rodriguez, A. (2017). Automation in the Engineering Industry: How RPA is Reshaping Processes. In International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (pp. 1859–1865). — Covers real-world RPA applications and their results, very useful for case study comparisons.
[3] Syed, R., & Ramaswamy, R. (2020). Impact of Robotic Process Automation on Business Processes. Business Process Management Journal, 26(7), 1571–1590. — Focuses on efficiency, cost savings, and challenges, closely matching the benefits and barriers your paper discusses.
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[6] Kumar, R. S., Patel, P. R., & Gupta, S. K. (2021). Enhancing Project Management Efficiency through RPA: A Case Study in Engineering Projects. — Directly fits your real- world case study on improving engineering project workflows with RPA.
[7] IEEE Standards Association. (2020). IEEE Guide for Implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA). IEEE Standard 2755™- 2020. — If you want an official guide as a reference for RPA implementation best practices.
[8] Van der Aalst, W. (2018). Robotic Process Automation and Workflow Management: A Natural Marriage. Business & Information Systems Engineering, 60(4), 279–289. — Useful for discussing how RPA and project management naturally fit together.
[9] Institute for Robotic Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence (IRPA AI). (2022). State of RPA in Project Management: Trends and Insights. — For updated statistics and trends, perfect for reinforcing your research relevance.
How to cite this paper
@article{1708337,
author = {Marjorie Ann T. Manalang, Noel T. Florencondia, Christopher M. Ladignon},
title = {The Study of Integration of Robotic Process Automation in Engineering Project Management: Benefits and Challenges},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {11},
pages = {386-396},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1708337.pdf},
abstract = {Engineering project management is a critical function that involves the coordination of complex tasks, timelines, resources, and teams to deliver successful project outcomes. However, traditional project management practices often struggle with repetitive administrative tasks, delayed decision-making due to manual data handling, and inefficiencies in monitoring and reporting. As engineering projects increase in scale and complexity, these challenges can lead to cost overruns, schedule delays, and reduced overall productivity. This growing concern has prompted the exploration of digital solutions like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which has shown potential in automating routine, rule-based processes across various industries. RPA is increasingly being recognized as a transformative technology in project-based environments, yet its application in engineering project management remains relatively underexplored. The integration of RPA in this domain offers potential benefits such as increased efficiency, improved data accuracy, and enhanced real-time monitoring capabilities. However, it also brings forth challenges related to implementation complexity, workforce adaptability, and system integration. This study aims to investigate both the advantages and the barriers to RPA adoption in engineering project settings, providing insights into how organizations can strategically implement automation to enhance project performance while addressing potential risks and limitations.},
keywords = {Project Management, Robotic Process Automation},
month = {May},
}