N5-DoQM Solution

Manage your other applicable documents

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Manage documents
Other applicable documents such as forms, training documents, process instructions or references to other sources can be stored in any format.

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Stamp documents
Print important notes on the document. The N5-DoQM Solution creates an approval stamp in the published PDF file.

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Define defaults
The various location documentations consist of defaults and locally created documents as specifications in separate process maps.

Control and archive
After editing, send your documentation for review. Once approved, the new version is published and the old version is archived.

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Track changes
The automatic revision service makes it easy for you to keep track of all changes in your management system documentation.

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Handling and Management

The title and description of the file can be edited

The master data of the document can be edited

Files are stored in the database when uploaded
Files are stored in the database and not in folders on a drive

No restrictions for file uploads
All types and sizes of files can be uploaded and managed

Hyperlinks can be managed
Links, e.g. to HTTP, folders or files in directories on drives

Separation between original file and file to be published

E.g. access-protected storage of the original Word file and publication for all as a PDF

Stamps with control information for published files

Information relevant for control (e.g. release date, version, notes, etc.) is automatically “printed” in the publication file

Language versions can be managed at the same time

Translations of a document can also be saved and published, including a reference to the language

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structuring

Different document types are managed in folders
E.g. different areas for forms, procedural instructions, templates, etc.

Structuring of documents according to activities / processes

Linking of documents to processes in the process model

Automatic filtering by departments
Usage reference to organizational units

Structuring by keywords
Development of a keyword index (glossary) and assignment to documents

Documents are an integrated and controlled component of the documentation management system

Incorporation in processes of the process model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publication

Automatic publication for viewing on the intranet

Released documents can be published on the intranet with no technical effort

Notification / Distribution list

Affected employees are informed of changes automatically

Change notices
Notifications are made regarding an edited document version

Version history
All versions of a document are traceable and can be called up

Searches can be configured
Desired search parameters can be enabled individually (possibly with a separation between editing and reading mode)

Views can be configured
Overview and detail pages can be designed individually (possibly with a separation between editing and reading mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review and Archiving

Automatic archiving function

When a new version is released, the previous version is archived by the system - no manual intervention is required

Previous versions are available at all times
The history of processes / documents can be called up at any time

Creation of an historical documentation status as of an effective date
Compilations of the documentation in its entirety for a selected date can be created

Invalid processes / documents remain in the database

Access at any time, even to components which are already invalid

Review cycles can be defined for each process / document

Specification of a follow-up interval

Default lists for processes and documents in need of rework are available
General review lists for supervisors and personalized lists for creator, etc.

Review memorandums are also recorded in the workflow
The date of the last review, the reviewer and comments can be seen

All information of relevance for control is documented
Both in the on-screen view and the printout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workflow of Documents

The workflow is implemented in a role-based manner

The creator, examiner and releasing user can be defined

The phases of creation, checking, release and released are supported

Normative requirements made of the workflow are fulfilled

The users are notified
After completion of a phase, the users concerned are notified by e-mail

Version management is supported
The current version builds on the previous version

Personalized work lists are available
Individual users have personalized overviews available for “My Processes”, etc.

Notification feature can be freely managed
Workflow notifications can be customized in terms of content and the distribution list

The workflow status for each process / document is clearly visible
Marking of processes and documents with respect to current status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revision service

Changes made to processes can be described and commented on manually

Authors, examiners and releasers can provide notes regarding the version

Changes made to processes are indicated automatically
All readers receive information about the relevant changes

There is a chronological change overview of all content
List of all changes by date

Interested parties are notified automatically
Reading users are automatically notified of changes

Change requests can be sent to the authors

Electronic auto-suggest feature