FocalPoints Tutorials: Boost Efficiency with Guided Training
October 2024 - Training / Productivity
Improve productivity, reduce errors, and streamline workflows with step-by-step FocalPoints tutorials covering design, ordering, and manufacturing processes. Explore training →
We’re thrilled to announce the release of new tutorials, designed to help you unlock the full potential of FocalPoints and streamline your workflow. Covering essential features, they offer practical, step-by-step guidance on the most used functionalities. Simply navigate to the FocalPoints main menu and follow the link to access them.
Explore the Tutorials' Library
The 5 most recent additions are part of our expanding tutorials library, which now features over 30 tutorials covering key areas of the FocalPoints system, supporting users in optimizing their workflow. Our tutorials are delivered through a modern user experience, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for all team members. Here’s a breakdown of the newly available tutorials.
SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Five tutorials providing foundational insights and setup guidance
DESIGNING PROCESS TRAINING
Seven tutorials enhancing lens creation techniques
ORDERING PROCESS TRAINING
Eleven tutorials streamlining order management and fulfillment
MANUFACTURING PROCESS TRAINING
Eleven tutorials refining production workflows and quality control
Lens Material & Colors
Learn how to properly assign materials and colors to lens designs, ensuring compliance with production standards and customer preferences. Correct material and color selection is also critical for accurate order processing. Available in both FP Designer and MFG Only editions, for labs manufacturing only designs under license.
Contact Lens Categories
Streamline your workflow by organizing lens designs into categories. This tutorial helps you manage design retrieval during order placement, enhancing order accuracy and speeding up production. Available in both FP Designer and MFG Only editions, for labs manufacturing only designs under license.
Managing Orders
Order accuracy is crucial, especially with the complexity of specialty contact lenses. This tutorial guides users through reviewing, editing, and deleting orders, helping prevent costly errors before production begins. It ensures that common mistakes are caught early, enhancing overall efficiency in the manufacturing process.
Re-ordering from Past Prescriptions
The ability to quickly and accurately duplicate past orders is a major improvement for labs handling repeat prescriptions. This tutorial guides users through the process, reducing manual entry and minimizing errors. For recurring customers, it ensures order consistency and enhances satisfaction by streamlining the re-ordering process.
Why Training Matters
Effective training is crucial for maximizing the return on investment in software like FocalPoints. Research shows that companies that invest in comprehensive training programs see an increase in employee productivity by up to 21%. For labs using specialized tools like ours, training helps reduce errors, leading to a 30% reduction in order mistakes and a 15% boost in production speed. By providing your team with access to our tutorials, you’re not just ensuring they know how to use the software, you’re also empowering them to work smarter and faster, which can lead to significant improvements in both customer satisfaction and overall operational efficiency.
Our mission has always been to simplify the work of contact lens manufacturers by providing tools tailored to their unique needs. As the industry evolves, we continue to invest in training resources that help our clients to make the most of our solutions. These tutorials reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting the industry and driving our clients’ success with modern, user-friendly tools.
Filippo Selden, CEO Advance
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