Document Control & Distribution

Every team member works from the right revision, and no one chases a document status update by hand.

52 hrs
Time saved/month
9
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Document control and distribution involves receiving updated project documents, identifying the right recipients, uploading files to shared storage, and notifying teams across multiple channels.

Automation routes documents to the correct teams based on project role and assignment, tracks who has opened each file, and flags non-readers for follow-up. Distribution logs update automatically, eliminating manual tracking and reducing notification time from hours to minutes.

Key features
Route documents automatically to the correct teams based on project role and assignment
Track document access and engagement across all team members in real time
Send notifications to multiple channels and email recipients in a single action
Flag team members who have not opened or acknowledged receipt within a set timeframe
Maintain a complete timestamped audit trail of all document versions and distribution events
Archive old versions automatically to keep shared storage organized

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Document Uploaded to Project Foldertrigger

A new or updated document is detected in the designated project folder. The automation is triggered immediately upon file upload.

2. Extract Document Metadata

The automation reads the document name, project code, and version number to determine routing rules and recipient lists.

3. Archive Previous Version

The prior version of the document is automatically moved to an archive subfolder with a timestamp, keeping the main folder clean.

4. Send Email Notification

An email is automatically sent to the distribution list with the document link, a summary of changes, and a direct download button.

5. Post

A message is posted to the relevant channel with the document link and a brief update notification.

6. Log Distribution Record

A record is automatically created in a central log with the document name, distribution date, recipients, and a link to the file.

7. Send Reminder to Non-Readers

After 24 hours, a follow-up message is sent to team members who have not opened or downloaded the document.

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Estimated Time Saving
52hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:9 Companies

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