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# Getting Started

## What is Zanflow

**Zanflow** is a process automation tool that allows you to automate repetitive, manual paper-based approval process using customizable forms, visual workflows and low-code business rules for routing the process across the organization.

## Why to automate a process?

* Manual processing consumes a lot of time and is prone to human error.
* Manual process lacks standardization and is not transparent. 
* Automating a business process ensures accuracy and saves time.


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