ManEx provides the tools for manufactures to be efficient and effective in their documentation control.  Through the standard system and PDM module, users can attach a myriad of file types to an ever growing list of ManEx screens and modules.

Some of the benefits of ManEx's documentation control are:

• Users are able to attach virtually any file type that can be viewed on the local work station.  This includes word, power point, pdf, excel, gerber files, cad files, and more.
  
  
• Files are automatically controlled with the same level of protection as the modules.  If users cannot access the module, they cannot access the files.
  
  
• Files are distributed automatically to wherever workers have access to a terminal and can be accessed by more than one person at a time.
  
  
• As Engineering updates the files, they are automatically pushed to production. This virtually eliminates the risk of production accessing any unapproved file.

Although there are many areas users can attach related files in ManEx, this article will focus on Inventory Control and Production Control.

Inventory Control

Users will use the related documentation option in this module to attach part specs, preparation instructions, certificates of conformance, assembly drawings, and other customer and supplier files related to components.

Production Control

Users can attach assembly instructions, process flow instructions, assembly drawings, test instructions, and more.  These can be associated with not only an assembly, but with the specific work center for that assembly.  This reduces the number of files visible in each area and makes it easier for workers to find and use the files they need.