ZAETRIC Blog
Statement of Purpose
This blog offers technical & business information, recommendations and experiences from the author on topics related to tech writing and business management systems (BMS) support. The articles are based on the authors’ domestic and international experience over 40+ years and are intended to be informational and thought provoking. Blog articles are intended for business and technical professionals involved or interested in these topics. Send questions or inquires for support to [email protected].
Process Development – good communication is the glue
As compared to a one-person development process, the diverse skill set of a Business Management System (BMS) process development team has advantages in problem solving, creativity, functionality, quality and efficiency. The team environment fosters collaboration,...
Contract Management – details, the problematic aspect
What Is A Contract - In the simplest terms, a contract is a promise enforceable by law. A promise is a commitment that something will or will not happen in the future. Control Element - In successful companies today, a critical element of their overall Business...
Project Document Control – a bit overwhelming?
Congratulations! Your company received the largest engineered product and services contract in company history. The promised delivery is half the normal time necessary to do the work, there are 300 document deliverables, 6,000 pages of specifications and liquidated...
Vendor Management – just structure, not rocket science
Smaller companies often secure contracts requiring management of sub-vendors. Effective vendor management is possible without a large staff, extensive software or overly complicated processes. Whether your vendor is providing products, services or both, effective...
Documentation Development Resources (or… Can Your Doctor Mow Your Grass?)
Documentation is the backbone of business. Successful engineers, scientists, business managers, programmers, and other SMEs (subject matter experts) have a common operational framework; clear and concise reports, specifications, standards, instructions, manuals,...
Document Standards – Lasting Impressions
Significant costs goes into the development of company documentation, whether the document is an engineering report, workflow instruction, business development strategy, project execution plan or other mission-critical document. The content, quality and appearance of...
