Single sourcing is more than mechanical document conversion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading single sourcing. Chapter 4, pages 5373 standards for online communication. Building on the sap esourcing enterprise solution functionality, the sap esourcing enterprise plus solution helps you better identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities, comply with and measure contracts, and view and analyze your supply base. He asked them what they wanted to name their company. Multiple sourcing vs single sourcing linkedin slideshare. Some modules needed to easily be included and excluded. In contrast to single sourcing, multisourcing involves competition between suppliers, and avoids lockin to a single supplier for a broad range of services for a long period of time see above, single sourcing. How to build a merger model a basic overview of the key steps. Single sourcing building modular documentation by kurt. The company was unaware that this level of service and flexibility was available and it is motivating them to move forward.
Pdf dita the mechanics of a single sourcing project semantic. Strategic sourcing for highest value it services when companies pursue a merger or acquisition, there are diverse technology systems and services needing to be combined. Combine, separe, extraiga paginas, gire y mezcle sus archivos pdf. But, single sourcing is not useful for most small documentation projects. A multisourcing structure generally has the following features. Through the merger both parties hope to, among other things. Scott abel writes kurt ament has hit the nail on the head. Learn the difference between globali slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Singlesource publishing is most often understood as the creation of one source document in an authoring tool and converting that document into different file formats or human languages or both multiple times with minimal effort.
A framework for understanding postmerger information systems. Strategic sourcing july 28, 2012 7 field name data to enter activity button comment choose the output details tab. Single versus multiple supplier sourcing strategies. How to modularize using microsoft word as a single sourcing. Development of a project management methodology for. Pdf choosing between single and multiple sourcing based. Review the governance issues that arise in outsourced environments. A multi sourcing structure generally has the following features. Increasingly, however, one paper manual is not enough. Strategic sourcing implementation andrew gager, cpim purpose life cycle engineering lce firmly believes that every client whether a single site or multiple sites, has the ability to leverage their spending to strategically position themselves for competiveness, cash flow improvements and bottom line profitability.
Presented by shefali srivastav, samarth gulati of fmg18a, fore school of management slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Building modular documentation is a valuable reference for those of us who seek to save time, effort, and money by implementing a productive method of creating information once and reusing it often. Describe multi sourcing and single sourcing models, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each. Production, manufacturing and logistics single versus multiple supplier sourcing strategies gerard j. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One skinny and the other rotund gentleman asked me for legal help. Although it is often confused with the process of converting paperbased documents into online formats, single sourcing is a writing strategy that enables technical writers to develop centralized information modules, then map them to distinct audiences and media. But, singlesourcing is not useful for most small documentation projects.
The simplest method is to use filenew document, and choose the. Vakharia b a department of finance and quantitative analysis, college of business administration, georgia southern university, statesboro, ga. If you are looking for a solution to the problem of delivering content in multiple outputs for different audiences, you might want to consider single sourcing. Ament covers the issuesstepbystepthat many others only discuss. Building modular documentation kindle edition by kurt ament. Where source development meets documentation single.
To further improve the user experience and help improve the workflow of materiel management, a number of user defined enhancements were included in this release. Mar 26, 2010 it is on multiple sourcing vs single sourcing. The editors role in creating modular documentation. Single sourcing an introduction by justin darley 12 january 2003 summary many documentation departments produce detailed and welldesigned paper documentation. Single sourcing is bigger than mechanical doc conversion. Combining multiple pdf files into a single file, so you dont. Learn how mergers and acquisitions and deals are completed. The merger of sourcing and assessment technology and its. Singlesourcing is used satisfactorily for large documentation projects that have thousands of pages or help topics. Invariably, companies spend a great deal of money in swinging the deal. While recognizing a need for confidentiality of data and proprietary information, source one can help audit it assets and spend, and provide recommendations for cost savings.
As a result, their expertise is deep rather than broad and shallow. Single sourcing and reuse in technical documentation is getting more and more widespread these days. Singlesourcing and small projects techscribe technical. Merger integration programs pose demands on the hr team collectively and on hr executives individually that are typically tough and sometimes unreasonable. Training is not core to the business for many companies, training is a necessity. Jan 31, 2011 most content our documentation remains the same.
Building modular documentation, is a valuable reference for those of us who seek to save time, effort, and money by implementing a productive method of creating information once and reusing it often. Merger, pursuant to the terms and conditions provided in an agreement and plan of merger merger agreement. Strategic sourcing implementation andrew gager, cpim purpose life cycle engineering lce firmly believes that every client whether a single site or multiple sites, has the ability to leverage their spending to strategically position themselves for competiveness, cash. The final example is a private company where the majority of their expenses are salaries and benefits. How to modularize using microsoft word as a single. This paper describes how ditabased documentation was implemented at cedromsni, one of.
For example, your documents might be published as online help chm, pdf, and html. This is the second session on the sap sourcing clm 10. They know the true expert in any field is the specialist, not the general practitioner. The sourcing platform can be utilized on an as needed basis or project basis. From this single source, you can use processes that publish this content to several formats.
When does an esourcing platform make sense for your. The parts can be sentences, paragraphs, or sections. Pdf merge module allows to merge unlimited number of pdf files into single one. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Building modular documentation kindle edition by ament, kurt. Building modular documentation by kurt ament published 2002 by noyes publications heres some good advice for all documentation. The 5 principles of single sourcing in technical documentation. Editors play a critical role in creating readable and usable modular documentation. With only a small amount of custom tools, juniper networks has managed to do convert documents to multiple formats from one initial set of xml source documents and a single publishing workflow using ptcs arbortext editor formerly epic editor and arbortext publishing engine formerly e3. A framework for understanding postmerger information. Chapter 3, pages 3151 categorizing type of information. Multichannel publishing can either be seen as synonymous with singlesource publishing, or similar in that there. They had to return the following week to pay the legal fees as they were broke at the time. Link project and document entities using referrence.
Pritchetts merger professionals exclusively focus on merger integration all the time. To deliver highquality modular documentation, we must become experts in the information model that drives the modular documentation and become leaders in implementing or delivering on that model 5, 7, and 10. Supplier manual 2 p a g e crp ss 01 01 01 table of contents 1 introduction 3 1. Jan 17, 2014 in a historic 1903 building in downtown palo alto, california, the owner of the building is a respected but low key lawyerinvestor in silicon valley who tells a story. Single source publishing is a process where you create content in a single source that is typically in xml format. Combining singlesourcing and localization of software and documentation multiplies both the benefits and the challenges.
Single sourcing is used satisfactorily for large documentation projects that have thousands of pages or help topics. Single source publishing, also known as single sourcing publishing, is a content management method which allows the same source content to be used across different forms of media and more than one time. Strategic sourcing implementation life cycle engineering. All oracle applications documentation is available online html or pdf. Where source development meets documentation by liz fraley may 19, 2005 presentations with only a small amount of custom tools, juniper networks has managed to do convert documents to multiple formats from one initial set of xml source documents and a single publishing workflow using ptcs arbortext editor formerly epic editor and. Oracle sourcing implementation and administration guide.
The difference between single sourcing and multichannel publishing is that multichannel publishing can use single sourcing but doesnt have to, whereas by definition single sourcing is designed for multichannel publishing and wouldnt have much point without it. Whether a company chooses to multi source or to single source will have an impact on each of these factors. Building modular documentation 2003 william andrew publishing, new york, isbn 08155149. Hogan lovells has the full portfolio of skills and specialisations required to mange sourcing rationalisation. This pdf is a selection from an outofprint volume from the national bureau. Jan 01, 2002 single sourcing is more than mechanical document conversion. In this guide, well outline the acquisition process from start to finish, the various types of. For companies that manage training everyday, it is core to their business.
With singlesourcing, the parts of each document are written in one source file. Choosing between single and multiple sourcing based on supplier default risk. Jun 17, 2003 kurt ament has hit the nail on the head. I was able to use live linx conditional text for word tool for a time, but for what i needed, it began crashing ms word and my documentation with regularity. Although it is often confused with the tactic of adjusting paperbased paperwork into online codecs, single sourcing is a writing method that allows technical writers to develop centralized information modules, then map them to distinct audiences and media. How to build a merger model a basic overview of the key. By using single sourcing for multiple types of output documents, you only need to create. Its time for post merger management to become as sophisticated as todays takeover plans and merger defenses. Single sourcing building modular documentation by kurt ament. Pressure is growing to deliver your information online, perhaps on several different user platforms. It can make working with complex documentation much more efficient. As a result, thousands of firms face the challenges of post.
In contrast to single sourcing, multi sourcing involves competition between suppliers, and avoids lockin to a single supplier for a broad range of services for a long period of time see above, single sourcing. When you need to combine pdf files in windows, you may decide. Add support for displaying multiple document numbers associated to a specific psd. Jan, 2016 the 5 principles of single sourcing in technical documentation. Pdf choosing between single and multiple sourcing based on. I needed to modularize documents chunks, assemble modules in varying orders across multiple documents. Complex systems and the merger process article pdf available in technology analysis and strategic management 143.
Where source development meets documentation singlesourcing. Vakharia b a department of finance and quantitative analysis, college of business administration, georgia southern university, statesboro, ga 304608151, united states. With single sourcing, the parts of each document are written in one source file. In a historic 1903 building in downtown palo alto, california, the owner of the building is a respected but low key lawyerinvestor in silicon valley who tells a story. It is the unavoidable result of the dual pressures of simultaneously having to provide business support to help get right the myriad people decisions in the merger. If you use windows, youll need thirdparty apps, but you can find free opensource apps. But the development, management and delivery of training is a distraction. Single sourcing building modular documentatio by julieta. In chapter 1 about single sourcing, kurt carefully defines single sourcing and explains related concepts reusable content, modular writing, and. Singlesourcing and localization linkedin slideshare.
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