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Archive > November, 2009 Vol. X, No. 11

Simple Strategies to Automate 5 Critical Functions

Getting the most from your facility management software.

Kent Steinriede, Associate Editor

Is automating a simple task you've been doing by hand for years really worth the time and expense? The OR managers you're about to meet say that once you get over the learning curve, you'll save time, money and hassle for years to come. They also say you'll wonder how you ever survived without the computer.

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