On May 13, 7:26 pm, "Carlos Nunes-Ueno" <sullasclathotmaildotcom>
wrote:
> We're a small consulting firm and we're starting to think about
> implementing document management and I'm looking for some context on the
> kind of solutions available.
>
> Some background first: our main workproducts are the reports we issue to
> our clients. These are composed of multiple chapters that are usually
> generated as separate files and passed around throughout the firm by
> various means for editing and other input. At the end of the process,
> the chapters are combined into one report.
>
> Off the top of my head, here's some of our considerations:
>
> 1) Versioning. This is what got us thinking about document management in
> the first place. It would be great to have version and change tracking,
> so the people reviewing a document can see what was done by who. Also,
> comparison tools or support for comparison tools would be a big plus.
>
> 2) Online collaboration. A significant portion of the work for any given
> project may be performed by people outside the office. Right now, we
> give and receive input via fax and email. Any solution that would allow
> those people to collaborate seamlessly with those in the office would be
> a big step forward for us.
>
> 3) Workflow. A bit of an extension of the above, but workflow would be
> very useful for keeping projects moving smoothly.
>
> 4) Cost and ease of implementation (of course). We don't have a big IT
> budget or staff, so whatever the solution is, it can't be too expensive
> or maintenance-heavy.
>
> So that's what I've got for now.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Carlos Nunes-Ueno

Carlos,

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Regards,

Asher Kirshenbaum
Do-It! Software Ltd
www.docpoint.biz