Output controls are designed to ensure that information is not lost, misdirected, or corrupted
and that system processes function as intended. For example, managers receive
daily summaries of sales orders placed by customers, goods shipped, and cash received,
and use such data to monitor the status of their operations. Output control can be designed
to identify potential problems. For example, an exception report derived from the
customer open order file listing end-of-day open sales orders can identify orders placed
but not shipped. Such a report can help management assess the operational performance
of the shipping process.