FAQ: What are Not In Good Order (NIGO) forms?

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What are Not In Good Order (NIGO) forms? 

Not In Good Order Forms (NIGO) are documents that are missing information, completed incorrectly, or contains inaccurate information. Although NIGO forms may simply sound like a nuisance, they can be incredibly costly and problematic for many operations, especially those handling compliance measures and personal information. 

Not In Good Order forms plague many businesses, placing a majority of the burden on administrative teams to hunt down missing information, correct inaccurate data, collect missing signatures, and so on. Oftentimes, these forms need to be completed again, requiring further time spent completing documentation, waiting for forms to be turned in, and so on. 

How can digital forms help my operation avoid NIGO forms? 

Digital forms and data capture provide an easy solution to Not In Good Order forms. Using GoFormz, you can easily digitize your existing work forms for use on phones, tablets, and computers, allowing your operation to preserve any critical formatting or branding within the document (you can also start from scratch in the List View form builder). 

Your digital forms can be equipped with a variety of field types, ranging from basic Text, Number, and Checkbox fields, to electronic signatures, Drop Down menus, Image fields, and more. These digital fields can then be easily equipped with logic and powerful properties, which can help ensure specific fields are completed before a form can be submitted. For example, an electronic Signature field can be made dynamically Required, ensuring that forms are never turned in with missing signatures. Digital forms can also be configured with automated workflows and processes, to route completed forms to the proper contact or platform upon completion. 

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