Online forms or offline forms on paper – Why choose?

A form is a document with spaces (fields) in which to write or select, for a series of documents with similar contents. The documents usually have the printed parts in common, possibly except for a serial number. Advantages of forms include: one has to write less (while the printing is almost universally done in some … Continue reading →

Dynamic Plans in a CMS page.

It’s been a while since I wrote, so today I thought I would talk about one of the features in the CMS (content management system). When you create a document in the CMS, the software gives you more functionality by allowing you to link from other applications within the system, like the DMS (document management … Continue reading →

Can a document management system make money for you?

Money. We all work for it, whether you own a company, or work for one, it’s always going to be one of the most important aspects of business. It’s how you do it that makes the difference. You can’t always be laid back, not worrying about tenders and proposals, where their documents are and who’s … Continue reading →

Cloud Computing caught you unaware

I thought I would take a closer look at what cloud computing really is. Have you given it any thought? Cloud based systems are relatively new, and the services they offer sometimes scare a person, and not show them how much these systems can actually be helpful. Ok, So what is cloud computing? Simply put, … Continue reading →

The lighter side of document management systems

A document management system need not always be about business. Sure, you would love for it to be like that, but when all it does is focus on your documents, it loses some of its intrigue because you can’t do what you want to do with the system. So, what if you could find a … Continue reading →

Risk Analysis and document management

What is risk analysis? There are two sector definitions for this, engineering and business. Let’s take a closer look. Risk Analysis in Engineering: Risk analysis is explained as the science of risks, their chance, evaluation, and measures you would use to prevent or reduce risks. What does that mean? Simply put, risk analysis allows you … Continue reading →

Risk Analysis Part 3: OH&S – what is that all about?

So what is OH&S? Once again, here is a link from one of my favorite sites: Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goals of occupational safety and health programs include to foster a safe and healthy … Continue reading →

Risk Management Part 2 – Going beyond Risk and Control Charts.

(photo credit: wikipedia) To recap shortly from part one, Risk and Control Charts are compiled to show where the major safety focus points are in a business, and showing controls for each critical safety area so that you can control and minimize the risk is these areas.  This is compiled by a team of Risk … Continue reading →

Risk management systems explained – Part 1

Risk management can often be a very complex process. Its easy to say “ok, we need to work according to these standards, and laws”, but actually making sure that these laws and standards are followed is even more complex when you read through the ton of documents that will essentially become part of your risk … Continue reading →