Use Case

Streamline Document Release Workflows

Simplify and accelerate document approval, tracking, and release with automated workflow tools.

Streamlined Approval and Review Process

Nora IPLM simplifies document review with a structured multi-node workflow that allows for thorough checks and approvals at every stage.

Real-time Document Comparison and Updates

The platform’s iteration comparison feature enables teams to compare document versions directly within the viewer, ensuring clarity and alignment on updates.

Discover the Power of Workflow Management with Nora IPLM

Streamline your processes with Nora IPLM’s advanced workflow management tools. Optimize efficiency and enhance team collaboration at every stage.

In-Built Document-Workflow Integration

Connect documents to relevant, predefined workflow templates or workflows through the “Workflow Content” relationship and manage their lifecycle through each workflow step. As tasks are completed and the workflow progresses, the connected document automatically moves through its lifecycle, staying aligned with the requirements of each workflow stage.

Efficient Document Management

Quickly create and associate issues with products through a user-friendly workflow, minimizing time spent on repetitive tasks.

Streamlined Review/Approval Process

Update and manage documents through review stages with full traceability and approval control.

Comprehensive Risk Tracking

Easily check documents in and out to maintain version control and prevent conflicts.

Real-time Document Viewing and Editing

View and update documents in the built-in viewer, with options for online editing in Word, Excel and Powerpoint (once available).

Essential Features for Workflow Management

Reusable & Customizable Workflow Templates

Create and save workflow templates tailored to your processes, enabling teams to initialize and reuse the same template across multiple projects or tasks. Maintain consistency while streamlining setup, making it easier to manage recurring workflows efficiently.

Simplified Workflow Navigation with Dedicated Controls

Managing complex workflows can be challenging, but Nora IPLM provides clear, visual tools to streamline the process:

Build and View Workflows: Easily create and view workflows and workflow templates using the dedicated Workflow Widget, which displays both active tasks (in orange) and completed tasks (in green) for quick status tracking.
Track Dependencies and Relationships: Identify connections between workflow tasks and related documents to have a clear understanding of progress and dependencies.
Structured View of the Workflow with the Structure Widget: Use the Structure Widget to view relationships in a more organized, structured format, providing better context and clarity as workflows progress.

Real-Time Progress Tracking

Track workflows and connected objects in real time, ensuring full visibility across teams and enabling early identification of potential bottlenecks.

View Connected Tasks and Workflows

Focus on your active tasks while easily accessing the main workflow. The Relations Pane’s “Workflow – Task” relationship tab lets you view the connected workflow without distraction.

Discover Modules

Optimize your engineering processes with Nora IPLM’s Product Lifecycle Management tools.

Approval and Escalation Paths

Define clear approval and escalation hierarchies to streamline decision-making, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and without delays.

Integrated Notifications and Alerts

Keep teams informed with timely notifications and alerts about task assignments, upcoming deadlines, and status changes to maintain momentum.

Streamlined Workflow Management with Nora IPLM

Optimizes internal workflows for efficient task and project coordination
Offers clear navigation, real-time updates, and flexible processes
Empowers teams to focus on collaboration and efficiency
Minimizes delays and enhances productivity across projects
Delivers a transparent and organized view of workflow progress and dependencies
User-friendly interface for effortless workflow creation and management

The Importance of Workflow Management in Product Development

Workflow management is vital for driving efficiency, collaboration, and consistency throughout the product development lifecycle. Streamlined workflows ensure tasks are completed on time, approvals are structured, and key deliverables are met. Yet, traditional tools often fall short, with rigid processes, limited flexibility, and insufficient automation, making it challenging to adapt to dynamic project needs.

Elevating Workflow Management for Modern Teams

Nora IPLM transforms workflow management by addressing the limitations of conventional tools. The platform provides advanced solutions that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and collaboration. With Nora IPLM, teams can automate routine processes, gain real-time insights, and ensure seamless coordination, empowering them to focus on driving innovation and achieving milestones.

The platform’s features are specifically designed to:

Enable dynamic workflow customization: Adapt workflows to suit unique team and project needs, ensuring greater flexibility and alignment.
Automate task assignments and approvals: Reduce manual effort and eliminate bottlenecks with streamlined automation.
Improve visibility into process progress: Monitor workflows in real time to track progress, identify delays, and ensure accountability.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration: Centralize workflows for better team alignment and shared understanding of tasks and responsibilities.

Conclusion

Efficient workflow management is the backbone of successful product development. Nora IPLM empowers teams with flexible, intuitive tools that simplify processes, reduce delays, and enhance productivity. By integrating automation, real-time updates, and clear task visibility, Nora IPLM helps teams unlock their full potential and focus on delivering exceptional products.