Laurent Renard

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Total Citations

101

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Dr. Laurent Renard is a leading voice in the emerging field of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), with a sharp focus on how organizations can systematically adopt and integrate software-based robots into their core operations. His most influential work, the highly cited 2018 paper "Towards a Process Analysis Approach to Adopt Robotic Process Automation" (101 citations), provides a foundational framework for moving beyond hype to practical implementation. In this seminal study, Renard argues that successful RPA adoption hinges on a rigorous, process-driven analysis that identifies which repetitive human tasks are best suited for automation by software "robots." His contributions have been pivotal in shifting the conversation from *what* RPA can do to *how* organizations can do it effectively, offering a clear methodology for configuring robots to replace manual work while improving business efficiency. By bridging the gap between technical capability and organizational readiness, Renard’s research has become an essential reference for both academics and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of intelligent automation.