Request from FUJITSU LIMITED
30-40 models of PCs will be developed in parallel during the first and second half of the year.
Specifications vary slightly for each model, so it is necessary to conduct hearings and gather information from busy development members about these specification differences.
Therefore, staff involved in manual creation
・Has the accuracy to reflect the development content reliably
・To handle with a small number of members, efficiency (individual performance) must be high
・Familiar with the use of the product (content and its functions)
・Leadership skills/Printing knowledge (Ordering to printing companies)
Skills and knowledge such as this are necessary.Human Science Solutions
Human Science has been dispatching DTP Operators for manual creation since 1999.
Unlike general dispatch, we dispatch Human Science employees who are professionals with over 10 years of experience in manual creation to our clients. We also provide direction for manual creation.
For more detailed information related to this case study, please see below.
Creation of Manuals and User Guides
From Fujitsu representative
Fujitsu develops PCs for both general users and businesses.
In particular, for PCs aimed at general users, while there is support available through the internet and phone, providing manuals in paper form is a unique mission of Fujitsu.
Human Science has the strength of being able to handle not only manuals, but also e-learning content and translation tasks all at once, which is not possible with temporary staffing agencies.
We have received cooperation from more than 10 resident staff at times.
The person who is currently playing a central role in the manual creation team has been with Fujitsu since 2003.
We are utilizing the experience of DTP operators to smoothly handle tasks such as ordering from printing companies.
In addition, they also contribute to the development of manual creation know-how as a lecturer for InDesign operation training in the manual production team.
Now, as a sub-leader, I am also in charge of coordinating the entire manual creation team.
It is now an essential existence.
It would be helpful to have the development department directly involved in the creation process and reflecting it in the manual, as the current development situation makes it difficult to outsource.
In addition, by continuing to engage for many years, understanding of the product will deepen.
Even if there is only one modification in the manual, there may be multiple affected areas and it often affects other product manuals as well. Being able to make such judgments quickly is very reassuring.
From Human Science representative
From development to printing, it is very rewarding to be able to direct the entire process, including both the Japanese and English versions.
I have gained knowledge of PCs through daily interactions with development staff, assisted in taking photos for creating illustrations for manuals, and learned about the background of development and manual creation as well as the situation of our customers. Personally, I feel that I have grown through these experiences.
We will continue to strive to create manuals for our customers.