{"id":2959,"date":"2020-02-19T21:41:37","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T21:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doformstest.wpengine.com\/eu1\/?p=2959"},"modified":"2024-12-06T13:04:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T17:04:51","slug":"electronic-forms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/electronic-forms\/","title":{"rendered":"Electronic Forms: What They Are, How They Benefit Your Business And How To Build One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Office workers spend<a href=\"https:\/\/www.processmaker.com\/blog\/repetitive-tasks-at-work-research-and-statistics-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 50% <\/a>of their time completing repetitive tasks, with 10% dedicated solely to manual data entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic forms are a simple and cost-effective solution that accelerates the processes and minimizes or eliminates room for error while reducing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about the business benefits of eForms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box cta  -colors-inverted\"  style='background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #06202d, #136893);'>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta__title --small\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Find out how doForm\u2019s <br><span>electronic forms<\/span> help businesses <br>of all sizes and profiles!<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/eu1\/customers\/\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-color:;\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"cta__link \"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTry doForms For Free\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about the business benefits of eForms!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #006895;color:#006895\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #006895;color:#006895\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/electronic-forms\/#what-are-electronic-forms\" title=\"What Are Electronic Forms?\">What Are Electronic Forms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/electronic-forms\/#what-are-electronic-forms-used-for\" title=\"What Are Electronic Forms Used For?\">What Are Electronic Forms Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/electronic-forms\/#what-are-mobile-electronic-forms-and-how-do-they-work\" title=\"What Are Mobile Electronic Forms And How Do They Work?\">What Are Mobile Electronic Forms And How Do They Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/electronic-forms\/#electronic-forms-data-entry-software-why-it-matters\" title=\"Electronic Forms\u2019 Data Entry Software: Why It Matters?\">Electronic Forms\u2019 Data Entry Software: Why It Matters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/electronic-forms\/#electronic-forms-10-ways-they-benefit-your-business-and-how-to-build-them\" title=\"Electronic Forms: 10 Ways They Benefit Your Business (And How To Build Them)\">Electronic Forms: 10 Ways They Benefit Your Business (And How To Build Them)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/electronic-forms\/#electronic-forms-a-gateway-to-data-collection-and-workflow-automation\" title=\"Electronic Forms: A Gateway To Data Collection And Workflow Automation\">Electronic Forms: A Gateway To Data Collection And Workflow Automation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-electronic-forms\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Are Electronic Forms?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms, also known as eForms, are web or mobile applications used to gather and process data. <br>Much like paper-forms, these electronic equivalents are customized for your business or research needs, with the added benefit(s) of:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real-time updates<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real-time collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instant data processing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instant report building<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Added features like GPS device tracking, in-form image capture, in-form calculations, data validation and more <br>eForms and its varieties serve businesses in healthcare, construction and the related industries. They usually provide a\u00a0 set of functionalities such as:<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Data collection via customized forms<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Task management &#8211; real-time task assignment and update communication<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real-time, secure and accurate data processing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Automated report generation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back-end systems integration<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consolidated reports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms are designed to optimize efficiency. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They can be hosted on the cloud which gives multiple users access to the same form and enables collaboration in real-time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms save a LOT of work hours &#8211; something that is evidenced in numerous testimonials by doForms\u2019 clients.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doformstest.wpengine.com\/eu1\/case_study\/complex-global-property-management-made-a-little-easier-with-doforms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JLL case study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn how eForms helped them catalog over 11,500 retail network stores and reduce an average 80-page survey form to 17 pages!&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2960 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/doformstest.wpengine.com\/eu1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/eforms-quick-data-collection-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"eform quick data collection customer service\" class=\"wp-image-2960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/eforms-quick-data-collection-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/eforms-quick-data-collection-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/eforms-quick-data-collection-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/eforms-quick-data-collection-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.doforms.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/eforms-quick-data-collection-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With all their powers and capabilities, eForms will boost data processing whilst simplifying and accelerating data collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-electronic-forms-used-for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Are Electronic Forms Used For?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms have a wide array of potential uses that include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Customer service (satisfaction surveys, incident reports, warranty requests)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dispatching<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Site inspection<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accounting (expenditure requests, reimbursements, expense reports)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Purchase orders<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Human resources (vacation requests, reviews, timesheets)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Product enhancement requests<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">QA Variances<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Safety inspections<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms can be used for virtually any form of data collection and processing, and they are particularly advisable in cases that require agility, accuracy and increased <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/law\/law-topic\/data-protection_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data protection<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-mobile-electronic-forms-and-how-do-they-work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Are Mobile Electronic Forms And How Do They Work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mobile eForms work just the same as \u201cregular\u201d electronic forms &#8211; except these are repurposed for use on smartphones and tablets. That is to say, they are optimized for small screens and designed to work responsively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms are making workflows more efficient by dividing functions into sub-functionalities, depending on the level of transaction or form submission complexity. <\/span><b><br><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mobile forms, in general, can encompass a range of different functionalities, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Android and iOS compatibility<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Portals for viewing data and building forms<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Editable forms in a browser<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real-time form retrieval<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supported multi-factor authentication (MFA) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edps.europa.eu\/data-protection\/our-work\/subjects\/encryption_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">encryption<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Third-party integrations such as connection to Oracle, SQL servers and Salesforce&nbsp;<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dropbox and Google Drive connectivity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box cta  -colors-inverted\"  style='background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #06202d, #136893);'>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta__title --small\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Check out doForm\u2019s <br><span>mobile form solutions<\/span> <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/eu1\/mobile-forms-products\/\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-color:;\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"cta__link \"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTry doForms For Free\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electronic-forms-data-entry-software-why-it-matters\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic Forms\u2019 Data Entry Software: Why It Matters?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Data entry software substitutes all the paperwork with apps and programs that automate the process of data capture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It also eliminates the need for manual data processing, replacing it with auto-generated reports. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This lowers the costs of manual document handling, automates and, therefore, accelerates business processes and lets your staff work with accurate, up-to-date info.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms\u2019 data entry software saves time by swiftly identifying documents, retrieving the most important data, validating and delivering it into the information management systems.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electronic-forms-10-ways-they-benefit-your-business-and-how-to-build-them\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic Forms: 10 Ways They Benefit Your Business (And How To Build Them)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some of the most obvious and some less obvious advantages of using electronic forms:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms Are Convenient&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the user that submits the electronic form, eForms are the essence of simplicity and convenience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only do eForms save time and money on data gathering and processing, but they will also flag and even correct errors by identifying wrong formats, omitted fields or inconsistent data. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, electronic forms usually come with the features like drop-down fields and menus, checkboxes, spell check, password savers&#8230;everything, pretty much, designed to make quick work of any eForm submission.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic Forms Processes Provide Confidentiality<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms cut out the middle-man. The data goes straight from the on-site staff to the central office system, and vice versa, increasing transparency, accountability and security.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, all data stored in the cloud is highly protected and accessible only to authorized personnel. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since it\u2019s all \u201cload the form &#8211; fill the form &#8211; submit it &#8211; go do something else\u201d, the interaction with the much unloved administrative apparatus is reduced to the bare minimum. There are no technical and administrative overheads whatsoever.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms Provide Real-Time Feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The immediate feedback on the successfully submitted electronic form is a two-way benefit street: a user gets a reassuring and friendly confirmation of a job well-done, while the business (ie. you) collects data efficiently and stores it safely.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intelligent eForms Provide Automated Assistance And Reduce Costs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sales professionals spend the same amount of time on data entry and similar administrative jobs as they do on sales-related tasks. In other words: manual processes hamper productivity, waste time and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By automating workflows, electronic forms allow professionals to spend more time on the tasks that generate revenue, rather than the menial ones such as transcription, manual processing, filing, revisions and more.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building Electronic Forms Is Easy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/doformstest.wpengine.com\/eu1\/build-them-yourself\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms can be tailored<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> according to business requirements. Their business workflow functionalities can provide a seamless form creation experience that is as quick as it is easy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building eForms can be as easy as dragging and dropping the template elements. Users can add and combine integrated surveys and multiple questions inside unique containers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The building blocks of electronic forms don\u2019t end there. They can contain: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back-office integration,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Internationalization,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edpb.europa.eu\/sme-data-protection-guide\/international-data-transfers_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data transmissions<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Automated features\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Users have full control over these front-end and back-end features and featurettes.&nbsp;<\/span><b><br><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[arve url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IopZakLTZ-U&#8221; thumbnail=&#8221;2971&#8243; title=&#8221;How to Build a Mobile Form with doForms | Form Builder Software&#8221; description=&#8221;How to Build a Mobile Form with doForms | Form Builder Software&#8221; upload_date=&#8221;2015-09-28&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; \/]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms Have A Wide Array Of Use<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms can be applied at virtually any enterprise that gathers, manages and processes data, and become an integral part of their workflows. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms are most commonly found in:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enterprise Business<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education &amp; Government<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doformstest.wpengine.com\/eu1\/mobile-forms-healthcare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthcare<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Organizations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accounting<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Human Resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms can be used as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Purchase order forms,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expense reports,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capital expenditure requests,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timesheets,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employee reviews,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Product enhancement requests,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Safety inspection,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quality assurance variances,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employee training certification, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic Forms Are Accessible Remotely<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms are available on the go &#8211; anywhere and anytime. If you\u2019re on the road and you still need to be in touch with your job requests, the cloud-based nature of eForms is the solution you want.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms can be accessed remotely &#8211; and since they\u2019re regularly updated through automatic software checks, the users are always guaranteed state-of-the-art form filling experience. Just as importantly, the staff that forms are sent to can share the collected data in real-time with colleagues who may happen to be at some other location as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms Save Paper(work) &amp; Cost Less<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a lot of hidden costs associated with paper-based processes, as we have seen so far. Gathering, transcribing, processing, storing and managing paper-based data cost not only physical resources but valuable man-hours as well. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other hand, eForms facilitate data handling, storage and management, save hours by automating processes and increase productivity by allowing your teams to focus on revenue-generating tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is why so many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doformstest.wpengine.com\/eu1\/customers\/global-businesses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">global businesses are resorting to electronic forms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic Forms Control The Quality Of Data &amp; Eliminate Errors<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since you are creating and customizing your eForm, you are in charge of the type of data your customers provide, as well as set parameters for mandatory information and acceptable formats to ensure completeness and accuracy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, unlike paper-based forms, eForms do not require handwriting transcription and, therefore, eliminate room for transcription-related errors. A small matter, but important nonetheless.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eFormsStorage Is Safe And Secure<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic forms &#8211; such as those made by doForms &#8211; come equipped with encryption and security measures to protect and maintain the integrity of transferred data. Also, they are compliant with certain international requirements that demand maximum care in regards to safety by eForm makers.<br><br>Not only is users\u2019 data <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/en\/policies\/cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safe from cyberattacks<\/a> and other kinds of intrusion, but it is also visible only to users who are authorized to view and use it. Digital security has an upper hand over security of physical (paper) files in that, being stored on servers, it is immune to eventual disasters such as floods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electronic-forms-a-gateway-to-data-collection-and-workflow-automation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electronic Forms: A Gateway To Data Collection And Workflow Automation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simply put, electronic forms &#8211; desktop or mobile iterations &#8211; can and will benefit any business in effective and productive ways by cutting down expenses, accelerating workflow, cutting out the middle-man and processing data efficiently.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">eForms are highly versatile and adaptable to various industries and business requirements.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Besides the gains they bring to the enterprises in terms of organization, reduced expenditure and light-weight logistics, they also facilitate your staff\u2019s work by presenting them with neatly collected and organized data needed for their daily tasks. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A routine workflow should stay just that &#8211; a routine.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore doForm\u2019s website and learn about boundless abilities our data collection eForms have!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-RHfs4s\" style=\"text-align: center\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box cta \"  style='background-color: #e7f8ff;'>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta__title --small\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Ready to create <span>digital forms?<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/eu1\/free-trial\/\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-color:;\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"cta__link \"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTry doForms For Free\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Office workers spend 50% of their time completing repetitive tasks, with 10% dedicated solely to manual data entry. 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