Glossar

Documentation involves the structured collection, storage, and provision of information regarding products, processes, systems, or procedures. It serves to make knowledge traceable and to create a uniform basis for operation, testing, and further development.

In logistics and automation, documentation includes, for example, technical documentation, process descriptions, measurement data, maintenance records, and shipping information. Digital documentation systems enable centralized management and support the traceability of processes. Complete and up-to-date documentation contributes to quality assurance, process reliability, and compliance with legal and customer-specific requirements.

Practical example:

For an automated measurement system, commissioning logs, test results, and maintenance information are digitally documented and stored for future reference.

See also: Audit, Certification, Data integrity, Document handling, Maintenance, Quality assurance, Traceability, Validation