Automatic version control
Every change creates a new version automatically. History, date and responsible party are always logged. Old versions are archived and searchable but never active.
Document Management —
the right document to the right person
Spineweb brings all governing documents, routines, instructions and policies into a web-based system with version control, role-based access and links to legal requirements and processes.
What is document management?
Digital document management in a management system
Document management in a management system means structured storage, version control and distribution of an organization's governing documents — routines, instructions, policies, templates and forms. It is not just about saving files, but ensuring the right version always reaches the right person at the right time.
Without a dedicated document management system, most organizations suffer the same problems: documents scattered across folders and email threads, no one knows which version is current, changes are made without traceability, and it is impossible to prove to an auditor that the right routines are actually being followed.
What does a document management system include?
A complete document management system handles the entire document lifecycle: creation, review, approval, publication, distribution, acknowledgement, update and archiving. Each step is automatically documented, creating a full audit trail.
The connection to legal requirements and ISO standards
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 all require document control — that documents are current, accessible and protected against unintentional use of obsolete versions. Spineweb's document management module is designed to meet these requirements and significantly simplify audits.
Features
Document management in Spineweb
Everything you need to have full control of your governing documents — without complex IT infrastructure.
Role-based access
Control who can read, edit and approve documents per role, department or unit. Sensitive documents are never accessible to unauthorized users.
Approval workflows
Define who must review and approve a document before it is published. Automatic reminders ensure nothing gets stuck in the queue.
Searchable document base
Find the right document in seconds with full-text and filter search. Search by title, content, category, owner or linked legal requirement.
Linked to legal requirements
Link each document to relevant legal requirements in the compliance register. When a law changes, you immediately see which documents are affected.
QR code & mobile access
Generate QR codes for quick access to instructions and routines directly on the production floor — without login for external users.
Related modules
Document management is strongest in combination
Spineweb connects document management to the rest of your management system for maximum impact.
AI assistant
What can you ask the assistant?
Spineweb's built-in AI assistant is directly connected to your document library. Here are examples of what you can ask or ask the assistant to do.
Find the latest version of our chemical handling routine
Which documents are linked to GDPR or the data protection regulation?
Summarize the contents of our fire safety plan
Create a draft of a new information security policy
AI processing runs on AWS Bedrock in eu-north-1 — your data never leaves the Nordics.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about document management
What is document management in a management system?
Document management in a management system means structured storage, version control and distribution of governing documents — routines, instructions, policies and forms. The system ensures the right version is always available to the right person, changes are logged, and documents can be linked to processes, responsibilities and legal requirements.
What is the difference between document management and file storage like SharePoint?
File storage just provides storage space without structure. Document management in a management system adds: automatic version control, approval workflows, role-based access, links to processes and legal requirements, content searchability, and documented proof that the right person has read and acknowledged a document.
How does version control work in Spineweb?
When a document is updated in Spineweb, a new version is automatically created. The old version is archived and searchable in history, but never active. Users always see the current version. Each version change is logged with date, who made the change, and what changed. Documents can require approval before a new version is published.
Can documents be linked to legal requirements and processes in Spineweb?
Yes. In Spineweb, each document can be linked to relevant legal requirements in the compliance register and to processes in the process map. This means when a legal requirement changes, you immediately see which documents may need updating, and when a case is registered it can be linked to the affected document.
Does Spineweb support document control requirements in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001?
Yes. Spineweb's document management module meets ISO standards' requirements for document control: control of publishing and changes, ensuring availability at the right place and time, protection against unintentional use of obsolete versions, and retained evidence in the form of stored document history and acknowledgements.
Can Spineweb replace our existing intranet for document management?
Yes. Spineweb is built to replace scattered solutions such as intranets, SharePoint libraries and network shared folders. Existing documents can be imported at startup. The result is a unified, searchable and version-controlled document library accessible via web and mobile without installation.
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