Why SmartProcedures?

Better

• SmartProcedures let you create more consistent, well structured procedures by enforcing formatting and structure from centrally-managed templates.
• Because SmartProcedures can include other information resources, such as work guidance media, SmartProcedures can reduce human error risks.
• SmartProcedures FlexViews can transform a single procedure for output to multiple formats or devices, based on user need and context.
• Reducing the time writers spend formatting procedures by up to 50%, writers using SmartProcedures can focus on higher quality content.

Faster

• Because writers can spend far less time formatting, they can create procedures much faster.
• SmartProcedures automates creation of cover pages, tables of contents, glossaries, and other document components.
• Provides an integrated edit and review workflow technology to automate the edit, review, and approval cycle.
• FlexViews speed the training process and reduce training time, while improving comprehension and retention.

Safer

• The SmartProcedure step analyzer helps remove vague and confusing language, ensuring greater safety guidance.
• Because writers spend less time formatting, they can focus on higher quality content and safety issues.
• SmartProcedures include access to related safety information, such as work guidance media.
• Because SmartProcedures offer FlexViews for use with PDAs or tablet PCs, even field operators can have instant access to hundreds of procedures on demand.

Smarter

• Interactive SmartProcedures can capture signatures or data to verify proper adherence to safety guidelines.
• Each step can include visual guidance or electronic training media to ensure operators understand the task and safety requirements.
• FlexViews let you distribute procedures to multiple devices from a single source, providing access to the information without duplication of effort.
• Training views can provide a show and tell approach to make the information more accessible resulting in safer operations.