Thursday, August 29, 2013

Searching For Files

Document management systems have the ability to search for files by file names, meta information,
user information and last transaction dates of the files. Comments on files can be searched including
file content.

The mission

The mission of MIE Solutions is to apply advanced technology to improve manufacturing productivity
and quality in the field of fabrication. At MIE Solutions, we do not compromise product quality or
service. We strive to satisfy our customer's every reasonable requirement with speed, courtesy and
honesty. Our pricing reflects the cost of providing high quality products and excellent service but
remains fair. Our goal is to be known throughout the world for the development and production of
innovative products. We endeavor to be regarded as the leading supplier of high technology in the sheet
metal fabrication. We want our customers to be proud to own MIE products.

MIE Solutions

MIE Solutions is the leading provider of production control software for the entire manufacturing
sector. Incorporating MRP, ERP, Scheduling, Shop floor data capture, Barcoding, Job Costing, Quoting
and Estimating. MIE Trak (formerly known as FabriTrak) is the market leading software for sheet metal
fabricators, machine shops, precision engineers and manufacturers. It can be adapted to incorporate
any manufacturing processes if required and offers a complete solution. Our services also include
training, full product support and on-site implementation.

MIE DOCS

MIE Docs is a revolutionary file management system designed for a single user up to an organization of
100’s of users. File management systems are designed to solve the problems associated with storing,
managing, finding and tracking files used throughout an organization. Organizations with hundreds of
thousands of files lose files every day when files are stored on multiple computers, hard drives and
backups. MIE Docs File Management lowers the costs of handling and storing your documents and saves
staff time by providing both instant access to your documents and business process automation. MIE
Docs centralizes the storage of files into an easy to use virtual drive.

Security

Document management has security built in which allows full access, modify access and read only access
options on files and folders. Files can be individually identified with specific access control settings
which will allow specific users to access files in folders, but specific files in the folders may not be
accessible.

Workflow

Document management workflow is very useful when documents need to be signed off on by a number
of other users. This functionality creates a document trail of users who approved or did not approve
this document.

Notifications

Email notifications can be associated with files in the document management system which will be sent
when files get changed, check out, renamed, etc.

Version Control

Documents which are stored on your network can be changed and manipulated by users without any
change history, logging, etc under standard network file systems. Document management systems
require documents to be checked out prior to modification and check in to save those changes into the
repository. Through version control processes organizations can view entire history of documents
which includes being able to roll back to any previous version.

Searching For Files

Document management systems have the ability to search for files by file names, meta information,
user information and last transaction dates of the files. Comments on files can be searched including
file content.

Going Green

Storing documents in a central repository which is backed up is a great way to go green. Hard copies of
documents can be scanned and stored in a document management system with meta tag information
which can be searched on. Invoices and purchase orders can be scanned and saved in a document
management system which can later be searched and retrieved without going to a filing cabinet.

Duplicate Documents

Duplication of documents is a real problem in organizations where files are copied, modified and then
stored locally. These local versions of the document can make it difficult to find the actual document
users are looking for.

Central Storage

One of the primary reasons is the central storage of your data versus having data stored on all the users
local system and the network. Storing files on a local system creates silos of data which cannot be
easily accessed by other users in the company.

Revision control (also known as version control, source control or (source) code management (SCM))

the management of changes to documents, programs, and other information stored as computer files. It
is most commonly used in software development, where a team of people may be changing the same
files. Changes are usually identified by a number or letter code, termed the "revision number", "revision
level", or simply "revision". For example, an initial set of files is "revision 1". When the first change is
made, the resulting set is "revision 2", and so on. Each revision is associated with a timestamp and the
person making the change. Revisions can be compared, restored, and with some types of files, merged.

Product Data Management

PDM Software is a tool to track and control data related to a particular
product. The data tracked usually involves the technical specifications of the product, specifications for
manufacture and development, and the types of materials that will be required to produce the good.
The use of product data management allows a company to track the various costs associated with the
creation and launch of a product. Product data management is part of product life cycle management,
and is primarily used by engineers.

Integrated Document Management

(IDM) is a term used to describe the technologies, tools, and
methods used to capture, manage, store, preserve, deliver and dispose of 'documents' across an
enterprise. In this context 'Documents' can be used to describe a myriad of information assets including
images, office documents, graphics and drawings as well as the new electronic objects such as Web
pages, email, instant messages and video.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

BENEFITS OF THE DMS

The DMS assists in ensuring accurate updating and version control of documents.
When documents are uploaded to the DMS a document URL is created. Web Publishers can then link to the
DMS document from their website/s using this URL.
If needed, the document can be updated via the DMS and the changes will automatically be reflected in
websites that contain links to the document URL.
Therefore, if the document is linked to from a number of web pages, the updating only need occur once
(through the DMS) and all links will automatically be updated to reflect the changes.

INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Document Management System (DMS) is a central repository for uploading and accessing current copies
of shared DECD strategic and operational documents. It is not an archiving facility for old DECD
documents.
This manual will demonstrate how to search, add, edit, authorise, review and delete DMS documents. It also
outlines DECD and Government1 standards in relation to documents being uploaded to the web.

Document management in the age of vast and relative cheap computer storage space has made
organizing files more difficult than ever before. Selecting a document management system is a
daunting task and should be carefully considered. The amount of time spent managing documents
outside of a document management system should be investigated to determine if there is a compelling
reason to use a system.