If automation is neither tied to business goals nor backed by data, then you don't need it.

Technological tools for automation would then just be toys that don't serve business purposes.

Yes, and such cases are not rare.

If you don't take all relevant contexts into account, such as one-time and recurring costs for automation, as well as the real measurable value it brings, it may turn out to be meaningless in this particular case.

No, not if you apply the right development strategy and proven workflows.

A lot of attention from management and C-level executives will be needed only at the beginning.

Then only for reports on successful results.

If you don't properly assess the goals and benefits of automating your specific processes before implementation, then yes, it could turn out that automation is not worthwhile.

But if you have verified that it makes sense - you gain an undeniable USP in your market.

After all, few companies dare to automate, and even fewer succeed in doing so.

Innovation has always been and will continue to be one of the most powerful tools for gaining a competitive advantage in any market.

The idea itself is difficult to protect, even with a patent.

However, the path from an idea to its realization is not always straightforward. The engineer's task is not only to find an implementation for the idea, but also to protect it as a unique resource for the business.