An outline of the requirements developed to select and implement an electronic document management system for a small business unit is presented. Emphasis is placed on the system installed and how that system is being used to provide a wide variety of data access services to managers, supervisors and staff. Integration of the system into a multi-platform, LAN environment with other more traditional database resources is also discussed.

Questions that will be addressed include:

  • What are some of the key components which should be considered when embarking on an investigation of document management systems and their potential use in the petroleum industry?

  • How do we provide data in a timely manner to the people who need that information to make decisions?

  • What are some of the key issues which arise when implementing a document management system?

Keywords:
edm, implementation, business unit, information management, magstadt, vendor solution, installation, fileroom, spe 26258, amoco production co
Subjects:
Information Management and Systems
Copyright 1993, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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