Intelligent Electronic Forms

The central component of most workflow software is the Intelligent Electronic Forms.  This is where most of the data will be collected, it should also be able to configure the form to become an electronic case. The data in the form can be collected directly by a user keying the information directly in,to the fields. …

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Information Portal – Workflow User Interface

The most important component for your users is the user interface.  This is their window into their systems and electronic workplace, how easy this interface is to use will determine the overall user satisfaction of the entire system. This section will explain the features and functions of the user interface most widely used today; an…

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Document Management Features

Here is a description of the features you would expect to find in an Electronic Document Management Software System 1) User Interface Personal Workspace – Allows users to check status of document being edited, checked out for revision or reviewed. Assists users in tracking work progress. Personal Information – Provides personalization mechanism including bulletin board,…

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Electronic Document Management

Through the Information Portal, your employees should have the ability to see and read shared documents. The Document Management component has to to manage the entire document life cycle, from creation, through publishing, expiry to deletion. The Document management functionality can be divided into three main areas: Document Processing; Document Editing Document Modification Document Validation/invalidation…

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Workflow Management Software Features

When selecting a workflow product the suppliers claims will cover three main areas; 1)    Easy to Customize and Modify: Users can create demand-oriented workflow with an easy to use graphical design tool. The claim here is that Workflows can be built/modified by none technical staff, usually the process owner.  The reality is that even if…

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Workflow Management

When selecting a Workflow system it is important to focus on the WORK part of workflow, many suppliers think that if you can move information round your company (focusing on the FLOW component) they are selling Workflow.  You should look for the ability ability to manage ALL types of work, structured, ad-hoc and collaborative. You…

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