Manufacturing Document Management Software | Workflow Automation

DocuWare document management for manufacturing

DocuWare's leading document management and workflow automation solution benefits manufacturers across various sectors, including metal fabrication, machine parts, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. It offers a cost-effective and sustainable approach with automated workflows that streamline both production and administrative operations. DocuWare centralises, secures and facilitates the sharing of documents essential for product development, quality assurance, purchasing, invoice and order processing, human resources and other vital functions.

Speed time to market

To stay ahead in the competitive landscape, reducing time to market is crucial while maintaining stringent reporting, compliance and security standards. This demands transparent document production software and streamlined work processes. DocuWare digitises all documents related to production, logistics or accounting across your company, storing them in a centralised archive. Whether it's design drawings, material orders, production documents, sales orders or invoices, your employees gain 24/7 access to all documents, whether they're in the office or working remotely. This immediate accessibility empowers faster production, risk mitigation and cost containment.

Instant access to information improves every process

With version control, you can easily trace every change made to a document, including its origin and timestamp. This feature allows for swift clarification of queries and helps prevent errors among different departments. Digital workflows ensure that information reaches designated approvers promptly, ensuring efficient production and up-to-date quality assurance. Quick access to documents leads to faster responses to customer inquiries and quicker order processing. DocuWare's automated and tamper-proof long-term archiving also prepares you for potential product liability lawsuits by providing instant access to all necessary documents, such as individual batch numbers and production system temperature curves.

Digitisation and manufacturing document management offer competitive advantages

Document management and workflow automation simplify tasks by digitising paperwork and storing it securely for easy access. You can effortlessly capture, manage, process and share documents while maintaining control over access. Additionally, features like task lists and email notifications enhance efficiency for staff, enabling decision-makers to review, approve, reject or request further information at various stages of your processes.

DocuWare delivers these key capabilities:

Productivity and collaboration

Digitise paper records and instantly retrieve them to enable engineers, factory floor managers, customer service, accounting and other departments to exchange information easily and securely
Compile the extensive documentation required by regulators in a searchable and secure format
Integrate with your ERP, CRM and other systems to maximise your existing technology’s value

Security and compliance

Restrict unauthorised viewing of confidential documents and develop guidelines to protect proprietary information and ensure customer data security
Prove compliance with crucial financial mandates and regulations
Counter cyberthreats with state-of-the-art encryption of data, documents and online communication

IT and future-readiness

Implement a user-friendly solution that flexes with the needs of multiple departments without adding work for the IT team
Save significant budget on hardware and IT time with DocuWare Cloud
Protect against hacking, malware and other illegal acts that target your technology infrastructure and natural disasters with a fail-safe disaster recovery plan