Software Implementation

The efficiency and consistency of software implementation in an organization can help the business scale new heights if done right. To help you get the most out of your upgraded system, we  follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Understand the business need and processes

The first step in any document management implementation is analysis. A new electronic document management (EDM) is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ system. You have to understand exactly how your business functions and how documents flow through those processes. Professional document experts with years of experience can help you find the right fit for your organization.

 

Step 2: Define user types and their authorities

The new system can be successfully implemented if you use a phased approach based on user types, their authority, and need. Observe how one department interacts with another and how the electronic document system could improve overall efficiency. The system should be able to create a secure and authenticated environment for users with appropriate permissions to access and view important documents.

 

Step 3: Automate & simplify the process

Improve efficiency by automating and simplifying business processes that are repetitive when it comes to movement of files or documents. Your EDM system needs to be powerful and flexible enough to mirror these processes. The hierarchy for decision-making and authorization should be clear. You should be able to easily search and audit all transactions within the processes.

 

Step 4: Integrate with all software and hardware

The electronic document system you choose needs to be easily and securely integrated with other business applications and software to speed up user adoption, increase productivity and lower costs.

 

Step 5: Ensure User Adaption

Even after the solution is implemented, you’ll also need to account for the learning curve. We can’t stress this enough: by implementing this solution you are, at a fundamental level, changing the way your firm operates. If done right, however, your document management system will do wonders for your overall efficiency, along with the security of your mission-critical data. With the proper solution in place, your people will be able to work seamlessly, intelligently, and effectively, and focus their attention on achieving their goals rather than fumbling through a half-formulated document management strategy.

 

Clearly, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to calculating your overall investment in your document management system. Ultimately, it should be a system that will help you save time and money, improve productivity and boost the overall efficiency of your organization.