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Document Management

DMS
Document Management

Module description

The Document Management module of Cadet ERP provides a unified repository, version control, and document distribution across the entire organization. It links documents to specific production objects — materials, workstations, or production orders — and ensures that every employee has access to the current and valid version. Through controlled approval workflows, automatic document generation, and validity tracking, it eliminates the risk of working with outdated materials.

Key features

Central document repository

All documents are stored in one place and linked to the relevant objects in the system. No more searching through network folders, emails, or local drives.

Version control and change tracking

Each document modification creates a new revision with a complete change history. Users always work with the current edition and can look up previous states at any time.

Linking documents to production objects

Documents are assigned to specific materials, workstations, production orders, or other Cadet ERP objects. Engineers and operators have relevant documentation immediately available at the corresponding record.

Access from web and mobile app

Documents are available from the web portal and mobile app. Approval, reading, and acknowledgment confirmation can be done from anywhere — on the production floor, in the laboratory, or on the go.

Automatic document generation

Declarations of conformity, declarations of performance, environmental declarations, certificates, catalog sheets, and technical data sheets are generated directly from system data. Generation supports multiple languages and ensures a standardized footer with author, date, version, and validity information.

Approval workflow

Digital document approval ensures that every published document has gone through a controlled process. Approval records replace paper signatures and accelerate the entire process.

Document feedback

The system enables collecting and recording comments on documents from affected employees. Feedback is part of the document record and assists in creating subsequent revisions.

Validity tracking and notifications

The module monitors document validity periods and alerts responsible persons via notifications and emails. This prevents situations where invalid documentation is used in production.

Controlled printing

The system records who printed a document, when, and how many times. It ensures traceability of physical copies and helps meet documentation management standard requirements.

Intelligent links and reference validation

Documents are interconnected and linked to Cadet ERP objects via hyperlinks. The system automatically checks the validity of all links and flags broken or invalid references.

Overviews and operational information

  • Document overviews by type, status, validity, or assigned object provide quick orientation on documentation status. Approval process tracking enables identifying documents awaiting approval or acknowledgment. Print and distribution records provide visibility into where physical document copies are located. Expiration alerts help prevent situations where production would work with outdated materials.

Cable manufacturing challenges this module solves

Without central document management, a range of problems arise in cable manufacturing. Documentation is scattered across network folders, emails, and local drives. Nobody is certain whether they are working with the latest version. Engineers search for the correct production routing, operators lack current drawings at the machine, and quality engineers cannot quickly locate a certificate for a specific batch.

Cable manufacturing has specific documentation requirements. Declarations of conformity, declarations of performance, environmental declarations, and inspection certificates must comply with specific standards and customer requirements. Manual creation of these documents from production data is time-consuming and error-prone. Moreover, international customers require documentation in their language, which multiplies the workload when processed manually.

Generic document management systems cannot link documents to production objects — materials, batches, workstations, or production orders. They lack the connection to production data needed for automatic generation of industrial certificates. They cannot manage document validity in the context of the production process or track whether an operator has reviewed an updated procedure.

The Document Management module of Cadet ERP solves these problems through direct integration with production data and cable plant objects. Documents live where they are used — at the material, order, workstation — and the system ensures they are always current, approved, and accessible.

Module advantages

  • A single source of truth for all production documentation across the entire organization.
  • Demonstrable traceability of changes, approvals, and distribution for every document.
  • Automatic generation of certificates and declarations directly from production data without manual transcription.
  • Multilingual documents for international customers without duplicate effort.
  • Immediate access to current documentation right at the workstation or production order.
  • Timely expiration alerts reduce the risk of working with invalid materials.
  • Print tracking ensures control over physical document copies.
  • Digital approval accelerates the revision process and eliminates paper-based workflows.

FAQs

How does the module ensure that employees use current documentation?

Every document has controlled revisions and validity periods. The system can flag invalid documents and always displays the latest approved revision upon access.

Can certificates and declarations be generated automatically?

Yes. Declarations of conformity, declarations of performance, certificates, and technical data sheets are generated directly from system data without manual transcription. Multi-language generation is also supported.

How are documents linked to production data?

Documents are assigned to specific objects in Cadet ERP — for example, material masters, production orders, workstations, or quality tests. When opening a record, the user has relevant documentation immediately available.

Can employees access documents from the production floor?

Yes. Documents are available through the production Cockpit, web, and mobile app. Employees can view documents or confirm acknowledgment directly at the machine.

How does the document approval process work?

The approval process is digital. A document goes through defined approval steps and the system records who approved it and when. There is no need to print and physically sign.

Does the module support document validity tracking?

Yes. The system monitors validity dates and proactively alerts responsible employees via notifications and emails.

How is traceability ensured for printed documents?

The module records every print — who printed the document, when, and in which version. During an audit, physical copy distribution can be easily documented.

Can comments on documents be collected?

Yes. The system enables recording feedback from affected employees directly at the relevant document. Comments are part of the history and serve as input for revisions.

Does the system check link validity between documents?

Yes. Intelligent links connect documents to each other and to objects in the system. Link validity is automatically checked and any broken references are reported.

Can the module work with documents in multiple languages?

Yes. Automatically generated documents can be created in different language versions, which is essential for exporting cables to international markets.