ISO Documents software - How do you control your ISO documents?

[Donald Duck]

Hi folks,

How you control ur ISO documents in your firms? I mean using what kind software. These documents includes manual, procedures, instructions, inspection records, training materials and records, engineering design, production plan, production travellers and all others.

I guess MS Access can carry out this task but somebody can advice other better softwares else?

thanks.

[howste]

Most of my clients just have a directory on a company server to store their documents. It is protected so that only authorized personnel can modify, add, or delete controlled documents there.

[Donald Duck]

Assume have 100 part number with different engineering specification and process requirements. It be expected that everything appear on production traveller so that operators and inspectors can follow easy. Then a datebase is required.

Also, for security requirements, it also needs a datebase to make sure employee (data entry) can only enter the data, view the document but can not modify it.

I am gussing there is a simple software can carry out this kind easy task. (I really do NOT like MS Access).

Happy Thanksgiving day!!!

[howste]

When I was a quality manager I developed a database similar to what you are describing. I did it in... (you guessed it) MS Access.

Sorry I can't help. I personally like Access...

[Donald Duck]

en, it seems I should like Bill Gates, even I hate bills.

[mshell]

Donald,

If you are looking for a way to protect documents but still allow all users to access them I suggest making them available your company intranet (if you have one). It is much easier than MS Access and you can apply read-only properties to the documents.

mshell

[Donald Duck]

mshell,

that's a good idea! a web-based database! then I getta using Java...... and go little bit more.... add SPC function. and DOE, R&R......? Hi, let's go sharing some marketing from Minitab........lol

a good quality guy should also be a good programmer, I'm thinking...

WoooooW! my boss wont spend money for software!

Thanks folks

[micron]

I'd agree with howste and mshell. Use network rights to control access to folders, OR save documents with passwords (or both if yer real 'noid). BUT I maintain others should use what we have: an MS database to log who makes what document revisions, prompt for doc reviews and record purging, create reports on late reviews/revisions, create master record, document, stats and calibrated tool lists; log authors and reviewers, storage locations and methods; define media types; reconcile records; prevent premature data loss, open electronic records/documents, etc. etc. The same software can also manage information for calibrated tools and statistical techniques, has a complete Help file and is still less than $400 per license.