LEVERAGING UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Abstract
This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of how unconventional technologies and innovative solutions can play a crucial role in enhancing process quality within knowledge-based organizations. Facing the challenges brought by rapid digital transformation, these organizations need to optimize interconnected workflows while ensuring transparency, traceability, and compliance to international standards. Emerging technologies such as advanced Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and collaborative digital platforms offer novel and effective ways to automate processes, enable real-time monitoring, and manage information intelligently. The study proposes an integrated conceptual framework that combines these unconventional technologies with innovative methods to boost operational efficiency, significantly reduce human errors, and enhance organizational flexibility and resilience. Additionally, it discusses the concrete challenges encountered during adoption—including technical, cultural, and managerial barriers—and offers practical strategies to overcome them. The findings deliver valuable recommendations for implementing and scaling these digital solutions, ultimately supporting sustainable performance and a continuous innovation culture in knowledge-driven environments.
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