Digital forms are very useful in manufacturing processes, as they help to collect, manage and analyze data in an almost automatic way. This tool has become an essential in modern manufacturing processes.
In this article we will explore in detail the competitive advantages offered by digital forms, the areas in which they are most useful and how they can help reduce Time to Market.
In the webinar “The digital form integrated in the product lifecycle in manufacturing” our experts from FIELDEAS Forms have shown all the competitive advantages of this type of tool and how to implement it in a simple, flexible and accessible way.
Advantages of digital forms in manufacturing processes
The main competitive advantage of digital forms in manufacturing processes is that they are very versatile, as they are very useful at any stage of the life cycle of a product in manufacturing.
In this sense, the non-use of online forms leads to higher paper consumption, working with a model that is not scalable to changes, loss of time in management, transcription errors, higher risk of lost or damaged documents and slow transmission of information, among other disadvantages.
On the contrary, integrating digital forms such as FIELDEAS Forms brings advantages such as:
- Standardization in data capture. Digital forms ensure that data are collected in a uniform and consistent manner, which facilitates their analysis and avoids interpretation errors.
- Comprehensive, real-time tracking of recorded data. Online forms allow you to monitor the progress of manufacturing processes in real time, making it easier to identify problems and make informed decisions.
- Full traceability and product quality. Digital forms record every step of the manufacturing process, ensuring full product traceability and facilitating the identification of potential quality problems.
- Reduced margin for human error. Automating data collection reduces the possibility of human error, improving process accuracy and efficiency.
- Compliance with current regulations, both internal and external, which avoids penalties and legal problems.
- Sustainability, by eliminating the use of paper. Online forms contribute to the protection of the environment and reduce costs associated with document storage and management.
- Time optimization. The automation of data collection and analysis processes streamlines manufacturing processes and reduces lead times.
- Increased efficiency and proactivity. Digital forms allow problems to be identified and preventive measures to be taken proactively, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- Friendly and modern user experience. Online forms are intuitive and easy to use, improving the employee experience and reducing the need for training.
- Online access to all information. Intelligent forms allow access to information from anywhere and at any time, facilitating decision-making and collaboration between teams.
- Automated information flows. Digital forms can be integrated with other corporate systems to automate information flows and reduce the need for manual intervention.
In which areas are online forms useful in manufacturing processes?
As we have pointed out, versatility is one of the main competitive advantages of digital forms.
In fact, during the webinar our experts explained in which areas of the life cycle of a product in manufacturing digital forms can intervene:
- Procurement. Digital forms can be used to manage purchase requisitions, order tracking and verification of receipt of materials.
- Manufacturing. Digital forms can be used for recording production data, tracking job progress and real-time quality control.
- Quality. They can also be used to perform quality inspections, record nonconformities and manage corrective actions.
- Warehouse. Digital forms can be used to manage inventory, location tracking and order picking.
- Shipping. Digital forms can be used to manage shipping documentation, delivery tracking and receipt confirmation.
- After-sales. In addition, they can be used to collect customer feedback, manage warranties and track repairs.
Reduce Time to Market with digital forms
Beyond the benefits that we have analyzed, there is one that is key to determine the usefulness of digital forms in manufacturing processes. We are talking about the reduction of Time to Market.
In short, by integrating digital forms, the production process control process is streamlined, allowing the product to be brought to market in a shorter period of time. This means:
- Gain competitive advantage
- Lower development costs
- Online feedback
- Adaptation to changes
- Streamlining of administrative procedures
- Increased innovation
FIELDEAS Forms, smart digital forms in your manufacturing processes
As our experts commented during the webinar “The digital form integrated in the product lifecycle in manufacturing” it is important to incorporate a digital forms software that enhances the competitiveness of companies.
Thus, FIELDEAS Forms emerges as the ideal tool since it is used as a transversal layer to all corporate systems used in the day to day of the companies.
So much so that our solution performs a bidirectional integration, in such a way that it captures data from other systems and returns them with the result of the executions.
Features of FIELDEAS Forms
- Standardization of processes and, therefore, of information.
- Planning and task assignment skills.
- Design of advanced customizable validation workflows.
- Time reduction.
- Centralization of information in a single channel or application.
- Ability to export data in real time.
- Personalized notifications to the different work groups.
- Offline operation.
- Advanced data types, such as signatures, QR, videos, voice notes…
- Geolocation and versioning of responses.
- Control of response times.
- Interactive run-time warnings for out-of-range data.
- Integration with corporate systems.
- Assignment to internal or external users.
- Linked forms.
- Conditional fields and regular expressions.
- Final report (PDF).
In short, digital forms have become an indispensable tool in modern manufacturing processes. Their ability to automate data collection and analysis, improve efficiency and reduce Time to Market makes them an essential investment for any company looking to optimize its operations and gain competitive advantage.
From FIELDEAS Forms we offer a comprehensive and customizable solution to implement digital forms in your company.
