Manufacturing: Why an Audit Trail Is Important
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Oct 6, 2017 3:15:24 PM
We’ve talked in the past about the importance of controlling your documents. Under ISO 9001, every business-related document must be controlled, especially in the manufacturing world, where process revolves around a constant flow of documents, their approvals, and their ability to wit …
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a . . . Copier Guy?!?!?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Oct 4, 2017 12:06:25 PM
Superheros come in all shapes and sizes. The hero could be your copier service technician. No, really. When your copier or printer konks out and you've got invoices or church bulletins or an important contract that needs to be printed now, the arrival of the copier guy just might incl …
Need Printer or Copier Service? How to Place a Service Call With Coordinated Business Systems
by Steve Ferrera, Service Technician Leader // Copier and Print Services on Sep 28, 2017 3:31:02 PM
We pride ourselves on fast, accurate service. That starts with a little help from you. The most important part of the service request is to properly identify which copiers or printers having a service-related issue. We normally facilitate this by placing an “ID” sticker on the right s …
SMBs Must Understand These 9 Notorious Cybersecurity Risks
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Sep 26, 2017 12:23:06 PM
Information security breaches and hacks aren't only problems for large, well-known businesses. Cybercriminals are targeting businesses of all sizes – especially SMBs. Why SMBs? Most SMBs have poor security strategies and are vulnerable to phishing and other attacks that expose them to …
Want to Attract Great Employees? IT That Works Helps
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Sep 25, 2017 3:22:00 PM
How hard can it be to find someone with skills, or at least the willingness to learn? If you're a manufacturing company, you know that finding qualified employees isn't easy. In the past, someone looking for a job was grateful to get an interview. Now, the tables have turned. Job seek …
Do Uncontrolled Documents Hurt Your Manufacturing Business?
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 22, 2017 11:48:14 AM
Control. “To have power over,” according to Webster.com. When it comes to your documents – work and change orders, financial documents, standard operating procedures, material safety data sheets, etc. – do you control them? Do you know where the latest versions are? Are they secure? D …
5 Reasons to Keep Your Office Space Clean and Organized
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 19, 2017 11:32:00 AM
Clutter makes many people want to scream. Piles here, piles there. And I’m not just talking about your home sweet home. Think about your work space (and office in general) – is it…a mess? If you just can’t keep it clean, here’s a quick look at the reasons why a clean desk can result i …
The Value of Document Management – Shelves Don't Collapse on Employees
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 13, 2017 1:06:31 PM
We sell and implement document management (based on Square9's software). What we DO, though, is solve business problems for customers. Saving time from matching financial documents, making sure everyone has access to the current SOPs, and quickly responding to discovery requests durin …
Want to Be Successful? Take a Nap, Plus Cloud, AP Automation, and Other Tips
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 7, 2017 12:07:03 PM
I like to think we write and share valuable information and tips in our blog. But we don't know it all and all of us here at Coordinated read a variety of blogs and publications that we follow on LinkedIn, Twitter, email newsletters, Pinterest, and, sometimes, even printed magazines. …