The cost of paper
Paper requisitions create rework: illegible fields, missing information, faxes that need confirmation, and no way to see order status without a phone call.
What digital ordering changes
Required fields are enforced at entry, status is visible without a call, and the record of who ordered what and when is automatic.
Adoption is the hard part
The technology is rarely the obstacle. Training, clear responsibility for each step and a short transition period determine whether adoption holds.
Integration
Results delivered into existing systems reduce duplicate entry. Integration scope should be defined during implementation, not afterward.
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