Single source information - a modular approach to more effective documentation

Creating content once and reusing it in different media outputs and information products makes sense. It makes even more sense when timelines and budgets for developing information for different audiences are constrained. The tangible benefits of single sourcing include not just savings in terms of content creation, information management and localization costs; they also include improved consistency and usability of the information.

3di uses its previous experience in single sourcing projects to identify the most appropriate solution, which delivers the benefits while minimising the up-front costs and the impact of re-engineering existing systems, tools and processes. Solutions range from single off-the-shelf products to corporate-wide single sourcing and reuse environments built around content management systems.

Many of the challenges in implementing single sourcing are more to do with people than with technology. Putting single sourcing into practice involves a shift towards modular, structured and collaborative writing. 3di can support your organisation in making this transition.

3di can provide expertise in:

• Capturing and analysing requirements
• Identifying potential areas for single sourcing
• Developing single sourcing and reuse scenarios
• Identifying the right solution for your organisation
• Designing single sourcing content architectures
• Moving towards structured writing and collaborative writing
• Re-engineering processes
• Competence development, such as training content creators

Click on single sourcing to contact us and find out how it can save you time, money and improve the usability of your information.