5 Ways Costs Shrink With Document Management
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Oct 24, 2017 11:39:53 AM
What is the cost of out-of-control information to your business? There are real costs to your manufacturing business when you don't manage your documents. There are also opportunity costs as well – an inability to react quickly because your business moves at the speed of paper. Let's …
Why Document Management Is Better Than Paper: 6 Videos Explain
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Oct 20, 2017 1:06:13 PM
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video has to be worth 10,000 right? I've written about document management – frequently – in the past few months. The right DM software can save you time, help to automate business processes, and save on storage costs – to name a few of the benefit …
A Simple Glossary to Help You Understand Document Management
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Oct 12, 2017 1:20:02 PM
This layperson's guide to document management will help you understand the often unfamiliar words and concepts you'll discover when you begin to consider DM for your business. The IT world has its own vocabulary that is confusing to many – even IT pros! While this post won't help you …
Manufacturing: Why an Audit Trail Is Important
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Oct 6, 2017 3:15:24 PM
We’ve talked in the past about the importance of controlling your documents. Under ISO 9001, every business-related document must be controlled, especially in the manufacturing world, where process revolves around a constant flow of documents, their approvals, and their ability to wit …
Do Uncontrolled Documents Hurt Your Manufacturing Business?
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 22, 2017 11:48:14 AM
Control. “To have power over,” according to Webster.com. When it comes to your documents – work and change orders, financial documents, standard operating procedures, material safety data sheets, etc. – do you control them? Do you know where the latest versions are? Are they secure? D …
5 Reasons to Keep Your Office Space Clean and Organized
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 19, 2017 11:32:00 AM
Clutter makes many people want to scream. Piles here, piles there. And I’m not just talking about your home sweet home. Think about your work space (and office in general) – is it…a mess? If you just can’t keep it clean, here’s a quick look at the reasons why a clean desk can result i …
The Value of Document Management – Shelves Don't Collapse on Employees
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 13, 2017 1:06:31 PM
We sell and implement document management (based on Square9's software). What we DO, though, is solve business problems for customers. Saving time from matching financial documents, making sure everyone has access to the current SOPs, and quickly responding to discovery requests durin …
Want to Be Successful? Take a Nap, Plus Cloud, AP Automation, and Other Tips
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 7, 2017 12:07:03 PM
I like to think we write and share valuable information and tips in our blog. But we don't know it all and all of us here at Coordinated read a variety of blogs and publications that we follow on LinkedIn, Twitter, email newsletters, Pinterest, and, sometimes, even printed magazines. …
Manufacturing & ECM: Keep the Line (and your Documents) Moving
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Aug 22, 2017 2:39:54 PM
Like new machines, materials, and processes, document management and networking technology are changing the world of manufacturing. What’s a little slower to change is the fear of change itself in a process-intensive world. People don't like to change; especially when those changes in …