A multipurpose document (MPD) contains data needed at different points in a process flow, increasing speed and efficiency while minimizing errors. The airline industry is adopting a virtual MPD to reduce printed documents and minimize delays and lost baggage.
A multipurpose document, or MPD, is a document that contains the data needed to provide information at different points during a process flow. The document is normally divided into sections and may also contain coded areas which are scanned for faster processing. The MPD is used in a variety of business and industry settings, including cargo services and air transportation.
There are two main reasons why using an MPD is useful in some settings. First, there’s the matter of speed. Using the MPD means fewer documents need to be shuffled to locate the data needed at each stage of a process. Since the document is usually simple and straightforward in structure, locating the data you need takes much less time. The end result is the ability to increase productivity by allowing more process incidents to occur in a given period of time.
In addition to speed, an MPD also helps increase efficiency. Since all necessary data is organized and easily identifiable at each point in a process, the chances of data entry errors are minimized. In addition, all coded areas included in the document allow for quick scanning, which means manual entry is reduced. With the reduced margin of error, using an MPD format means fewer exceptions or processing delays.
One of the growing applications of an MPD is found in the airline industry. As a means of reducing printed documents in the booking and boarding processes, many airlines are transitioning to what is known as a virtual multi-purpose document. Like the MPD, this new virtual MPD organizes information in a simple format that can be easily scanned. At the same time, the virtual document can also be called to verify all types of prepayment transactions. By applying a virtual solution to boarding, baggage, and other processes associated with air travel, the hope is to minimize boarding delays, as well as minimize the chances of lost baggage and other common problems that sometimes consumers experiment. More airlines are expected to adopt a virtual PMD or VPMD approach in the coming years.
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