Document Management & Filing

Keep every contract, invoice, and form organised and findable without staff spending hours on manual filing.

65 hrs
Time saved/month
70
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Document management and filing involves receiving documents from multiple sources, categorizing them, and storing them in the correct folder with proper metadata. Manual classification and folder navigation consume significant time and create retrieval delays.

Automation reads incoming documents, identifies their type and key details, files them to the correct location, tags them with metadata, and updates the master index. The result is faster filing, instant retrieval, and a complete audit trail.

Key features
Classify documents automatically by type, client, and project using pattern recognition
Extract key metadata such as date, client name, and amount from document content
File documents to the correct folder structure without manual navigation
Tag and index all documents for instant search and retrieval
Update the master index and audit log in real time
Notify relevant team members when documents are filed and ready

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Document Receivedtrigger

A new document arrives via email, is uploaded, or is scanned. The automation is triggered immediately.

2. Extract Document Content

The automation reads the document text and metadata to identify its type, date, client, and key fields.

3. Classify Document Type

The automation analyzes the content and assigns a category (invoice, contract, receipt, compliance form, etc.) and extracts relevant metadata.

4. Generate Filename

The automation creates a standardized filename using the extracted metadata and business naming convention.

5. File

The document is moved or uploaded to the correct folder based on its type and metadata.

6. Update Master Index

The master spreadsheet is automatically updated with the document's location, type, date, and metadata for audit and search.

7. Send Notification

A message is sent to the relevant team member confirming the document has been filed and is ready for use.

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Estimated Time Saving
65hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:70 Companies

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