Singlesourcing and localization linkedin slideshare. Pressure is growing to deliver your information online, perhaps on several different user platforms. Single sourcing building modular documentation by kurt ament. But the development, management and delivery of training is a distraction. Combining multiple pdf files into a single file, so you dont. In this guide, well outline the acquisition process from start to finish, the various types of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Choosing between single and multiple sourcing based on supplier default risk. By using single sourcing for multiple types of output documents, you only need to create. For companies that manage training everyday, it is core to their business.
Link project and document entities using referrence. Learn how mergers and acquisitions and deals are completed. The simplest method is to use filenew document, and choose the. The merger of sourcing and assessment technology and its. Jan 31, 2011 most content our documentation remains the same. Hogan lovells has the full portfolio of skills and specialisations required to mange sourcing rationalisation. It can make working with complex documentation much more efficient. Chapter 4, pages 5373 standards for online communication. But, single sourcing is not useful for most small documentation projects. Editors play a critical role in creating readable and usable modular documentation.
Jun 17, 2003 kurt ament has hit the nail on the head. The 5 principles of single sourcing in technical documentation. A framework for understanding postmerger information systems. Building modular documentation kindle edition by ament, kurt. Where source development meets documentation single. 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 sourcing building modular documentation by kurt. Describe multi sourcing and single sourcing models, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each. How to modularize using microsoft word as a single sourcing. 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. Singlesourcing and small projects techscribe technical writing. If you use windows, youll need thirdparty apps, but you can find free opensource apps. Apr 14, 2015 combining singlesourcing and localization of software and documentation multiplies both the benefits and the challenges. 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.
Multichannel publishing can either be seen as synonymous with singlesource publishing, or similar in that there. 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. Single sourcing is more than mechanical document conversion. From this single source, you can use processes that publish this content to several formats. One skinny and the other rotund gentleman asked me for legal help.
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. Singlesourcing and small projects techscribe technical. I needed to modularize documents chunks, assemble modules in varying orders across multiple documents. Singlesourcing is used satisfactorily for large documentation projects that have thousands of pages or help topics. 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.
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. The editors role in creating modular documentation. They had to return the following week to pay the legal fees as they were broke at the time. How to build a merger model a basic overview of the key steps. As a result, their expertise is deep rather than broad and shallow. A real options approach article pdf available in journal of purchasing and supply management 161. This pdf is a selection from an outofprint volume from the national bureau. Jan, 2016 the 5 principles of single sourcing in technical documentation. Single sourcing an introduction by justin darley 12 january 2003 summary many documentation departments produce detailed and welldesigned paper documentation.
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. 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. This is the second session on the sap sourcing clm 10. 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.
Single versus multiple supplier sourcing strategies. They know the true expert in any field is the specialist, not the general practitioner. Strategic sourcing implementation life cycle engineering. Supplier manual 2 p a g e crp ss 01 01 01 table of contents 1 introduction 3 1. For example, your documents might be published as online help chm, pdf, and html. Complex systems and the merger process article pdf available in technology analysis and strategic management 143. 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.
Combine, separe, extraiga paginas, gire y mezcle sus archivos pdf. Pdf merge module allows to merge unlimited number of pdf files into single one. Merger, pursuant to the terms and conditions provided in an agreement and plan of merger merger agreement. Where source development meets documentation singlesourcing. When does an esourcing platform make sense for your. Because it is cheaper than designing and building it themselves. Whether a company chooses to multi source or to single source will have an impact on each of these factors. But, singlesourcing is not useful for most small documentation projects.
Single source publishing is a process where you create content in a single source that is typically in xml format. Pdf choosing between single and multiple sourcing based on. Single sourcing and reuse in technical documentation is getting more and more widespread these days. Pdf dita the mechanics of a single sourcing project semantic. How to build a merger model a basic overview of the key. Training is not core to the business for many companies, training is a necessity. Production, manufacturing and logistics single versus multiple supplier sourcing strategies gerard j. A multi sourcing structure generally has the following features. 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. Merger integration programs pose demands on the hr team collectively and on hr executives individually that are typically tough and sometimes unreasonable. 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. A multisourcing structure generally has the following features.
When you need to combine pdf files in windows, you may decide. 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. Mar 26, 2010 it is on multiple sourcing vs single sourcing. 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. 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.
How to modularize using microsoft word as a single. All oracle applications documentation is available online html or pdf. Building modular documentation 2003 william andrew publishing, new york, isbn 08155149. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading single sourcing. Oracle sourcing implementation and administration guide. Learn the difference between globali slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
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. Ament covers the issuesstepbystepthat many others only discuss. In chapter 1 about single sourcing, kurt carefully defines single sourcing and explains related concepts reusable content, modular writing, and. 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. Combining singlesourcing and localization of software and documentation multiplies both the benefits and the challenges. 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. The company was unaware that this level of service and flexibility was available and it is motivating them to move forward. Building modular documentation kindle edition by kurt ament. Invariably, companies spend a great deal of money in swinging the deal. The sourcing platform can be utilized on an as needed basis or project basis. Jan 01, 2002 single sourcing is more than mechanical document conversion. Multiple sourcing vs single sourcing linkedin slideshare. He asked them what they wanted to name their company. Building modular documentation by kurt ament published 2002 by noyes publications heres some good advice for all documentation.
The final example is a private company where the majority of their expenses are salaries and benefits. Vakharia b a department of finance and quantitative analysis, college of business administration, georgia southern university, statesboro, ga 304608151, united states. 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. Some modules needed to easily be included and excluded. Review the governance issues that arise in outsourced environments. Single sourcing is bigger than mechanical doc conversion. You dont need to buy this book as everything you need to know will be documented on the wiki, but if you are interested in knowing more about single sourcing and modular documentation then this is the book to read. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Single sourcing building modular documentatio by julieta.
There is a way to singlesource using ms word 2007 and later. Chapter 3, pages 3151 categorizing type of information. The parts can be sentences, paragraphs, or sections. Scott abel writes kurt ament has hit the nail on the head. With singlesourcing, the parts of each document are written in one source file. Development of a project management methodology for. Single versus multiple supplier sourcing strategies gerard j. Through the merger both parties hope to, among other things. Managing merger and acquisition compliance interim procedures consolidating cash transactions for ctrs cashing onus checks for both banks within 60 days of acquisition date notify fema of any change in servicer of a loan. A framework for understanding postmerger information. 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. This paper describes how ditabased documentation was implemented at cedromsni, one of. Pdf choosing between single and multiple sourcing based. 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.
With single sourcing, the parts of each document are written in one source file. Add support for displaying multiple document numbers associated to a specific psd. 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. Single sourcing is used satisfactorily for large documentation projects that have thousands of pages or help topics. Increasingly, however, one paper manual is not enough. Its time for post merger management to become as sophisticated as todays takeover plans and merger defenses. Vakharia b a department of finance and quantitative analysis, college of business administration, georgia southern university, statesboro, ga. As a result, thousands of firms face the challenges of post. Strategic sourcing july 28, 2012 7 field name data to enter activity button comment choose the output details tab.
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