A signature of approval authorizes specified subsequent actions.
In the field of materials testing, by signing a test report the signatory is saying that it is okay to archive and send the test results to stakeholders. In addition to placing the signature on the form, digital signing should do more to make any subsequent authorized tasks as seamless as possible. This means taking advantage of the computer to boost productivity by:
- Eliminating manual handling of the test reports
- Streamlining the process of distributing approved reports to customers
