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 Build Lean Processes in Information Management
Today’s manufacturing industry focuses on improving efficiency and creating lean processes across the organization. Manufacturers succeed, because they effectively manage information while minimizing downtime, reducing waste, complying with regulations and operating in a cost-effective manner.
The Manufacturing Market
“Manufacturers understand it is IT investment that drives productivity growth, and they see there is much more to be accomplished in this area.”
-Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine, “Doing Well, Manufacturers Look to Do Better” |
To stay competitive, manufacturers must consistently leverage technology for “just-in-time” manufacturing, fast production, reduced costs and quality control. While computers and robots have long been used in the supply chain for cost-efficient assembly, manufacturers are recognizing that technology is equally valuable for managing the waste and high costs of paper documents that can slow back-office processes. To maximize competitive advantage, manufacturers must develop effective procedures across the organization by:
- Managing information electronically for improved productivity.
- Unifying information systems to enhance collaboration and facilitate faster decision making.
- Simplifying security and regulatory compliance for reduced risk.
Electronic Information Ensures Productivity
Businesses are looking for ways to optimize document processes and control costs related to paper-based records used in shipping, warehousing, purchasing, inventory and order fulfillment. Digitech Systems’ Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology enables companies to quickly convert paper records to electronic documents and easily manage the information process flow using less time and money.
- PaperVision® Enterprise Report Management makes COLD/ERM and print stream data simple to
manage with the ability to print, fax and distribute it in easy-to-read electronic reports.
- PaperVision® Capture quickly converts purchase orders, invoices, approval documents and proof of
deliveries to electronic files by allowing manufacturers to customize and automate the capture
process.
- PaperVision® Enterprise WorkFlow can streamline processes by automatically routing any document
through user-defined manufacturing procedures.
- Powerful search capabilities pinpoint documents in seconds to put schedules, contracts, engineering
documents and customer information at employees’ fingertips.
Bigelow Tea Achieves 813% ROI and Two-Month Project Payback with ImageSilo
“Bigelow Tea was able to yield such significant returns, because many of the
company’s manual and paper-based processes were eliminated by deploying
ImageSilo. In addition, the SaaS ECM model allowed Bigelow Tea to achieve
an even greater ROI by not requiring the company to incur additional IT expenses.”
-Independent Analysts at Nucleus Research in an ROI Report
on the Bigelow Tea ImageSilo Project |
A Unified Information System Enables Manufacturers to Work Smarter
Careful coordination is a prerequisite for adequate inventory, uninterrupted production and on-time deliveries. PaperVision® Enterprise, the on-premise ECM system, and ImageSilo®, the Software as a Service (SaaS) ECM technology, provide centralized document repositories to simplify information distribution, ensure up-to-date information and facilitate proactive decision making.
- Employ a single, searchable system to manage any document, including machinery manuals, inspection
reports, engineering files and even email messages.
- Simple point-and-click integration enables your ECM system to work with virtually any line-of-business
application for enhanced collaboration and extended access to support documents.
- As a SaaS technology, ImageSilo provides access to any stored information via the internet—allowing
employees to easily coordinate with teams on the assembly line or around the world.
- Version control and check-in/check-out features ensure engineers have the most recent blueprints and
product design information.
Key Features
- A single source for electronic information enables productivity and collaboration.
- Workflow capabilities streamline processes by automating document routing.
- Extensive security and data backup features enhance compliance and disaster recovery.
- Easily integrate with line-of-business applications.
- Choose an on-premise or SaaS ECM solution.
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ECM Simplifies Security and Compliance for Reduced Risk
Documentation still creates significant security and compliance risks for manufacturers. Federal laws like OSHA and environmental regulations as well as
ISO standards and Current Good Manufacturing Practices require companies to establish a trustworthy information system. Digitech Systems’ ECM technology allows companies to safeguard records, provide documented evidence of security controls and execute disaster recovery policies.
- Multiple levels of security customize access on an individual basis and manage
employees’ abilities to read, edit or share documents.
- Records retention and destruction capabilities protect documents from
deletion and then purge expired records.
- Enhanced auditing generates activity reports and creates a log of who received
information, when and why.
- Automated backup features ensure information availability by packaging and
encrypting data for backup to any media.
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