Modularity and common part strategies are effective instruments for cost reduction and quality enhancement, and not just in engineering.
In the field of technical documentation, too, the effective use of content and document management systems can save resources while increasing quality. In these systems, all text modules that form part of a document are stored, edited and managed in a central database.

"Related" text modules that differ only slightly in terms of their content are assigned version numbers or validities. This ensures that each product is documented using exactly the right text modules. The way in which the compilation of the modules is managed means that when a new document is produced, for example, any changes that need to be made, which also apply to existing products, are made universally available for reprint purposes. This not only achieves uniformity but also dispenses with the need to input changes several times over. This potential for improvement and cost-saving also comes into play with every foreign language version produced.

Our technical documentation specialists understand how to get the most out of content and document management systems. They can help identify the optimum documentation tool for any product range and supervise the implementation process if required.