Bernhard Axmann
Papers
9
Total Citations
128
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5
About
Bernhard Axmann is a prominent researcher specializing in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and digital technology management, whose work has significantly shaped how organizations evaluate, implement, and optimize automation solutions in Industry 4.0 environments. His foundational 2020 overview of RPA, which has garnered over 61 citations, established a widely referenced framework distinguishing software-based automation from physical robotics while contextualizing RPA within broader industrial transformation. Axmann has made particularly notable contributions to the methodological challenges of technology assessment, developing holistic multi-dimensional evaluation approaches that move beyond traditional cost-benefit analyses. His research addresses the full lifecycle of RPA adoption, from process and software selection to portfolio management and project cost modeling, providing practical guidance for organizations of all sizes, including resource-constrained SMEs. More recently, his work has expanded into the human dimensions of automation and the intersection of RPA with process mining and blockchain technologies. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 125 citations, Axmann's research offers students and practitioners alike a comprehensive, rigorous foundation for understanding both the strategic and operational complexities of deploying intelligent automation in modern enterprises.
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- 3A Framework of Cost Drivers for Robotic Process Automation Projects17 citations · 2021
- 4Process & Software Selection for Robotic Process Automation (RPA)12 citations · 2022
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