Mining and materials companies handle enormous volumes of operational and transactional data across global sites, with secure and accurate transfers required between internal systems, partners, and regulators. Manual file validation processes often slow operations, introduce human error, and increase compliance risk, particularly in cross-border contexts with stringent reporting obligations. Decisions provided a low-code automation platform to streamline FTP file checking, embed rules-driven logic for compliance, and enhance operational reliability.
Challenge
Before Decisions, the company experienced:
- Manual File Verification: Staff manually checked large FTP transfers, causing delays and errors.
- Inconsistent Exception Handling: Processes varied across global sites, reducing standardization.
- Compliance Risks: Incomplete or inaccurate submissions jeopardized regulatory reporting.
- Technical Burden: IT teams were required to maintain complex validation scripts.
- Limited Transparency: Stakeholders lacked visibility into file transfer status and integrity.
Solution
The company applied Decisions to transform FTP file validation by:
- Automating File Checks: Configurable rules validated size, format, and data integrity.
- Standardizing Exception Handling: Centralized workflows ensured timely resolution of errors.
- Embedding Compliance Logic: Automated enforcement of reporting and ESG standards.
- Role-Based Dashboards: Real-time visibility for operations and compliance teams.