Our Solution
Content and Code
integrated Microsoft
SharePoint Portal Server to create a secure extranet with a
central document repository that improved the creation and
uploading of work reports sent from the field. This became a single
source for all materials connected with the project and made
finding relevant information much easier than it was before.
The Document Workspaces were organised in a way that reflected
the work practices of the GTS and were accessible via a
well-designed navigation framework. A powerful search functionality
also made it easy for workers to track down information, whatever
the format, from a search box that is found on every page.
The Document Library's check-in / check-out ensured that GTS and
TML were always working on the latest version of a particular
document and eliminated the need to merge documents. All changes
were tracked and assigned different version numbers which enabled
audit trails in case of a mishap.
Meetings became less frequent but more productive as there was
less need to clarify the status of work at particular depots.
Instead, they offered greater scope for thinking strategically
about the direction of the project.
The solution was so successful with South Eastern Trains, Gamble
plans to rollout this extranet solution, Gamble Eye, to other major
train operating companies throughout the UK.
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