ManageArtworks

Packaging Artwork Management Simplified

What Is ManageArtworks?

ManageArtworks is an enterprise-grade Artwork Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform designed to simplify, standardize, and control the entire packaging artwork process.

From structured content collection and pack copy management to dieline creation, artwork review, 3D visualization, validation, approval, and final release, the platform brings every stage of packaging development into a single, centralized, workflow-driven environment.

Packaging artwork in regulated industries is inherently complex. It involves multiple stakeholders, frequent content updates, regulatory compliance requirements, barcode validation, version comparisons, structural layout management, and multi-level approvals. When managed through disconnected tools such as emails, shared drives, spreadsheets, and manual review cycles, this complexity often leads to delays, errors, and compliance risks.

ManageArtworks replaces this fragmented approach with a structured, transparent, and fully traceable process. By centralizing content, design, validation, and approvals within one governed system, organizations gain greater visibility, improved accuracy, and stronger operational control.

ManageArtworks is not just an artwork approval system, but a comprehensive packaging artwork governance platform.

With ManageArtworks, Overcome the Challenges of Artwork Management

Intended Use

ManageArtworks is intended to be used as a centralized platform for managing the complete lifecycle of packaging artwork in regulated and compliance-driven industries.

The system is designed to support organizations in planning, creating, reviewing, validating, approving, visualizing, and releasing packaging artwork within a controlled and traceable environment.

It is intended for use by cross-functional teams involved in packaging development, including regulatory, quality, marketing, packaging, and supply chain stakeholders.

Artwork Lifecycle Management

ManageArtworks is intended to:

• Manage artwork projects from initiation to final release
• Control multi-stage review and approval workflows
• Maintain clear version history of artwork files
• Ensure structured progression through defined lifecycle states

This ensures artwork development follows a consistent and governed process.

Structured Content Collection

The system is intended to:

• Collect packaging copy through structured forms
• Manage regulated and marketing content in a controlled format
• Maintain alignment between approved content and artwork
• Reduce manual transcription and copy errors

This supports content accuracy and consistency across packaging components.

Compliance Validation

ManageArtworks is intended to:

• Support configurable compliance validation rules
• Identify potential labeling or regulatory inconsistencies
• Provide early visibility into compliance risk.

This helps organizations address issues before artwork approval or production.

Artwork Comparison & Proofing

The platform is intended to:

• Compare structured content with artwork files
• Highlight differences between artwork versions
• Support controlled proofreading and validation activities

This improves review accuracy and reduces the risk of unnoticed discrepancies.

Dieline Creation & Structural Management

The system is intended to:

• Create and manage packaging dielines
• Associate structural layouts with artwork projects
• Maintain alignment between design and content

This supports structural accuracy within the artwork lifecycle.

3D Visualization

ManageArtworks is intended to:

• Provide realistic 3D visualization of packaging
• Allow teams to review layout, placement, and overall presentation
• Improve design clarity before final production

This enhances visual validation and reduces last-minute design corrections.

Digital Asset Management

The platform is intended to:

• Store artwork files and supporting documents in a centralized repository
• Maintain controlled access and version tracking
• Ensure easy retrieval of approved assets

This improves asset governance and operational efficiency.

Audit & Traceability

ManageArtworks is intended to:

• Record user activities and approval history
• Maintain traceable documentation of artwork changes
• Support audit readiness

This strengthens governance and accountability throughout the artwork lifecycle.

Summary

ManageArtworks is intended to serve as a comprehensive packaging artwork governance platform that integrates content collection, structural design, validation, visualization, approval workflows, and asset management into a single controlled system.

Its purpose is to bring structure, visibility, and accountability to packaging artwork development while supporting compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Functionality

ManageArtworks brings together multiple capabilities into a unified platform designed to manage the complete packaging artwork lifecycle. Its features can be grouped into the following functional areas:

Workflow & Lifecycle Management

ManageArtworks provides structured control over how artwork moves from initiation to final release.

This includes:

• Configurable multi-stage approval workflows
• Role-based task assignments
• Automated notifications and reminders
• Real-time project visibility and tracking

By standardizing artwork progression, the system eliminates manual coordination and ensures accountability at every stage.

Structured Content & Pack Copy Management

Packaging artwork begins with accurate content. ManageArtworks enables structured collection and management of pack copy through controlled forms and Copy Manager functionality.

Capabilities include:

• Form-based content collection
• Centralized copy storage
• Version-controlled content updates
• Multi-language and variant management
• Alignment between structured content and artwork files

This reduces transcription errors and ensures consistency across packaging components.

Regulatory Compliance Management

Compliance validation is embedded directly into the artwork lifecycle.

ManageArtworks supports:

• Configurable compliance profiles (country/region specific)
• Rule-based automated validation checks
• Error and warning categorization
• Nutrition and labeling validations (where applicable)
• Regulatory text comparison

Compliance is treated as a continuous validation layer, helping teams identify and resolve issues before artwork approval.

Proofing & Comparison Tools

To ensure accuracy and quality, ManageArtworks provides advanced comparison and validation capabilities.

These include:

• Text comparison between structured content and artwork
• Version-to-version artwork comparison
• Pixel-level image comparison
• Spell check and language validation
• Font and spell check analysis
• Barcode and braille analysis
• Annotation tools for collaborative review
• Color validation checks

These tools strengthen proofreading accuracy and reduce the risk of overlooked discrepancies.

Dieline Creation & Structural Management

Packaging structure plays a vital role in artwork development.

ManageArtworks supports:

• Dieline creation and management
• Centralized dieline repository
• Version tracking of structural layouts
• Association of dielines with artwork projects

This keeps structural design aligned with approved content and artwork files.

3D Visualization

Visual validation improves confidence before production.

ManageArtworks provides:

• Realistic 3D packaging visualization
• Interactive viewing (rotate, zoom, inspect)
• Visual validation of layout, placement, and branding

This helps teams identify layout or alignment issues early in the development process.

Digital Asset Management

All artwork-related files are stored in a centralized and controlled repository.

The system enables:

• Secure storage of artwork files, images, and documents
• Version-controlled asset management
• Searchable and organized file categorization
• Controlled access permissions

This improves asset governance and prevents duplication or loss.

Integration with Enterprise Systems

ManageArtworks supports integration with enterprise systems such as PLM, ERP, and other business or regulatory platforms.

This enables seamless exchange of product data, packaging specifications, and master information between systems. By reducing manual data transfer and duplication, integrations help maintain data consistency, improve process efficiency, and ensure artwork development remains aligned with the broader digital ecosystem of the organization.

Bringing It All Together

These capabilities work together within a single governed platform to provide:

• Centralized artwork lifecycle control
• Improved compliance and validation
• Reduced manual errors
• Better cross-functional collaboration
• Strong audit readiness

ManageArtworks is designed not as a standalone tool for approvals or storage, but as a comprehensive packaging artwork governance platform.