For transparency with a system
Production: A decentralized organization, complex information flows, and frequent updates make the use of an editorial system advisable.
Production Decentralized organization, complex information channels and high periodicity speak for the use of an editorial system. It is rare for a company to have editors, photographers, translators, proofreaders and layout designers all working under one roof. Or the people responsible in corporate groups are spread across different locations or countries. With the use of a web-based production system, the coordination of the various interfaces is independent of time and place. All departments work via the Internet within the defined process on the same platform. This shortens complex information paths and minimizes misunderstandings and queries. Those responsible monitor the process with significantly less effort. Thanks to a so-called "cockpit", the publisher of a publication has full transparency and control over the content and deadlines for the production of its corporate publishing products at all times. If desired, they can even influence the production process.
The texts can be viewed and edited in the original view on the already laid out pages, and the available version is always the most up-to-date for everyone involved. Deviations from the specified text length are displayed and can be adjusted immediately. Thanks to clearly defined access rights, responsibility and assigned tasks remain clear at all times. And to get the go-ahead from an interview partner, for example, the editor can email the finished pages as a PDF to external persons at the touch of a button.
The use of an editorial system is worthwhileAs a general rule, the more departments involved and the more decentralized the organization, the more worthwhile it is to use an online editorial system. In most cases, it is advisable to hire an experienced service provider. There are several reasons for this. The professional already has a tried and tested editorial tool with the corresponding infrastructure. Their experience from various projects and their expertise in using the system enable a smooth and quick changeover as well as a smooth workflow. In addition, in this case the person responsible for communication does not have to worry about issues such as security, availability, IT workflow, infrastructure and its continuous further development. They can concentrate exclusively on their own core competencies.
Last but not least, renting an online editorial system means low initial costs for the customer and, thanks to an efficient, individualized workflow, a great potential for saving time and money in the long term.
Cosette Schwarz, Tamedia Production Services
The texts can be viewed and edited in the original view on the already laid out pages, and the available version is always the most up-to-date for everyone involved. Deviations from the specified text length are displayed and can be adjusted immediately. Thanks to clearly defined access rights, responsibility and assigned tasks remain clear at all times. And to get the go-ahead from an interview partner, for example, the editor can email the finished pages as a PDF to external persons at the touch of a button.
The use of an editorial system is worthwhileAs a general rule, the more departments involved and the more decentralized the organization, the more worthwhile it is to use an online editorial system. In most cases, it is advisable to hire an experienced service provider. There are several reasons for this. The professional already has a tried and tested editorial tool with the corresponding infrastructure. Their experience from various projects and their expertise in using the system enable a smooth and quick changeover as well as a smooth workflow. In addition, in this case the person responsible for communication does not have to worry about issues such as security, availability, IT workflow, infrastructure and its continuous further development. They can concentrate exclusively on their own core competencies.
Last but not least, renting an online editorial system means low initial costs for the customer and, thanks to an efficient, individualized workflow, a great potential for saving time and money in the long term.
Cosette Schwarz, Tamedia Production Services
