Ashani Piyatilake
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Dr. Ashani Piyatilake is a leading researcher at the intersection of automation and supply chain management, with a core focus on Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and its intelligent evolution, Intelligent Robotic Process Automation (IRPA). Her work provides critical frameworks for how enterprises can successfully adopt and realize value from these technologies. Dr. Piyatilake’s most-cited study (2023, 32 citations) identifies the key success factors for benefits realization of RPA initiatives in supply chains, offering a practical roadmap for organizations navigating digital transformation. Building on this, her 2024 work (9 citations) develops a novel process analysis framework specifically for adopting IRPA, which combines AI with RPA to automate complex, unstructured tasks and enhance decision-making. These contributions are essential for practitioners and academics seeking to move beyond simple task automation toward intelligent, adaptive supply chain operations. Dr. Piyatilake’s research is shaping how modern supply chains leverage automation for strategic advantage.
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