Manufacturing

Document control supports manufacturing best practices and quality programs that drive greater efficiency and compliance.

Manufacturing document control

Adhere to manufacturing document control standards and bring products to market faster with a quality management program supported by effective document control. Document Locator is a document management system that supports lean manufacturing practices and quality management programs that drive a more efficient and ISO-compliant manufacturing process.

Manufacturing document control features

Versions and Revisions

Capture a history of all document changes and control who has access to version and revision history.Learn More »

Auditing

Capture a history of all changes and actions with a complete audit trail logged in the system.Learn More »

Records Policies

Manage documents, email messages, and files according to defined records management policies.Learn More »

Workflow

Define and automate repeatable process steps using document workflow with notifications and approvals.Learn More »

Digital Signatures

Eliminate manual steps and capture digital signatures with DocuSign or Adobe Acrobat integration.Learn More »

Search

Find the files you need fast with instant full-text and metadata document searching. Use advanced search criteria.Learn More »

Security

Manage and control who has access to files with robust and flexible security options.Learn More »

Reporting

Make quick and accurate decisions with ability to analyze metrics, workflow details, and more.Learn More »

Document Imaging

Scan and convert existing quality records to digital format and make them searchable with document scanning.Learn More »

Quality and document control

Manage quality and compliance records, policies, workforce training documents, work instructions, corrective actions (CAR), non-conformance reports, and more in a document control system with version control tracking document revisions, electronic approvals recording authorizations, and notifications/required reading that keep people informed. Automated workflows build reliability and repeatability into processes, while eliminating errors, delays, and duplications caused by manual processes.

Auditing and records management in manufacturing

Maintain ISO certification and conform to regulatory and compliance requirements for manufacturing procedures. An electronic log of all activities is recorded, and a searchable repository of scanned paper and electronic documents speeds up the auditing process. The ability to audit defined electronic processes saves additional time over auditing manual steps.

Over the years we’ve developed thousands of AutoCAD drawings. Prior to installing Document Locator we sometimes spent 20 minutes searching for the right drawing. Today we can find any drawing in seconds using full-text searching.”

Daniel J. Louque JrQuality Machine

What role does document control software play in manufacturing?

Document control software for manufacturing ensures that all production-related documents are up-to-date, easily accessible, and meticulously maintained. This system automates the creation, review, approval, distribution, acknowledgment, and archiving of manufacturing documents, reducing errors and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Manufacturing document control systems enhance accountability and transparency by centralizing storage and implementing version control to ensure only the latest, approved documents are used in production. Features such as automated audit trails and access controls provide comprehensive records of document changes and user interactions, supporting compliance efforts and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Free Document Control Handbook

Manufacturing FAQs

Manufacturing document control is the practice of managing documents related to manufacturing processes to ensure they are accurate, up-to-date, and accessible, thus maintaining consistency and compliance with industry standards.

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Document automation for manufacturing involves using document control software to automate the creation, review, approval, distribution, and archiving of manufacturing documents, reducing manual errors and streamlining workflows.

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Document processing for manufacturing refers to the systematic handling of documents, including capturing, indexing, storing, and retrieving information, to support efficient and compliant manufacturing operations.

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Manufacturing document control procedures are the standardized methods and protocols used to manage documents, ensuring they are created, reviewed, approved, distributed, and archived in a controlled and consistent manner.

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The fundamentals for manufacturing document control include accurate document creation, consistent version control, secure storage, easy accessibility, regular updates, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Case study

Medical device manufacturing company deploys document control software.Read now »

Quality and compliance

Manage information according to quality programs and meet regulatory standards for ISO, FDA, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and more.Learn more »

Document change control

Improve efficiency and enforce consistency with document change control.Learn More »

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Be ready for the next audit.

Be ready for the next audit

Automate document control procedures to comply with quality and compliance standards including ISO, FDA, HIPAA, and more.
HR files under control

Employee files under control

Manage employee files, automate workforce procedures, take command of forms, policies, and more.
Project file management

Structured project files

Automate project folder creation, document reviews and approvals, track status over time, and monitor activity through reports.
Manage business operations

Automate business processes

Automate the flow of documents and information to define, optimize, and control repeatable business processes.

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