Standards management: Efficient management of technical norms and standards
Standards management refers to the organized handling of technical regulations, guidelines and standards that apply to products, processes and services. The aim is to systematically record, monitor and keep up-to-date all of a company’s standards and requirements. An efficient system ensures that only valid and relevant standards are used. In this way, quality, safety and conformity in accordance with DIN and ISO can be guaranteed.
Modern standards management software supports this through central databases, automatic change monitoring and clear access rights for all parties involved. This allows internal and external documents, standards and technical regulations to be maintained and linked in a structured manner. The result is transparent and traceable documentation that noticeably simplifies audit and certification processes.
norml: Your partner for efficient standards management
With over 15 years of experience, SAM is your reliable partner for technical and scientific information. Our norml platform supports companies, authorities, research institutions and universities in maintaining an overview of national and international norms, guidelines and standards.
Central processes & functions in standards management
An efficient standards management system digitally maps all work steps: from research to up-to-dateness monitoring. The aim is to enable companies to access up-to-date information at any time, track changes and efficiently integrate standards into existing processes. The software solution from Standards And More GmbH combines practical tools with automated processes to significantly reduce time, costs and potential risks. It supports institutions in the administration, licensing and monitoring of all relevant documents – both nationally and internationally.
Intelligent research
More than 2.8 million metadata records from over 300 rule setters with quick filters & professional search.
License management
Access rights for individual workstations, groups or entire organizations – flexibly definable.
Up-to-dateness monitoring
Automated check for new versions – even without document ownership.
Order workflow & ERP
Integrated ordering functions incl. cost centers, supplier information & CSV export for ERP.
Internal documents & company standards
Manage, access and monitor your own specifications and supplier requirements.
Statistics & evaluations
Analysis of searches, downloads & accesses – evaluable by time period and groups.
norml offers these advantages for your standards management
Efficiency:
- Time saving: Reduce the effort for manual checks and still stay up to date.
- User-friendly interface: self-explanatory and can be used without training. Access to the standards management software via the web browser.
- Comprehensive search tools: Use powerful search functions to quickly find the standards you need.
- Efficient organization: All standards are stored centrally, which considerably simplifies administration and access.
- Automated processes: Reduce manual intervention with automated notifications and updates to save time and resources.
Functionality:
- Extensive database: approx. 2.8 million metadata records for efficient standards research, expandable with individual databases.
- Integration of all standards: Full-text collections such as BEST Collections and VDE subscriptions are integrated and automatically updated.
- Update control: Track changes and versions of standards to ensure you are always using the most up-to-date information.
- Individual filters: Filter results according to various criteria to further refine your search and identify relevant standards more quickly.
- Role concept: Flexible rights management for different user groups and locations, including for supplier access.
Flexibility:
- Individualization: normI enables solutions to be tailored to specific company needs, so that you can optimally adapt the standards management software to your requirements.
- Adaptability: Individual adaptations to corporate identity and system environments are possible.
- Flexibility: Open for linking external standards portals (e.g. ASTM, SAE etc.) with convenient and legally compliant access.
- Data consistency: The linking options from external systems in norml ensure that all systems work with the same, current standards.
Why Standards And More is the right choice for you
Standards And More GmbH combines technological expertise with practical advice. Unlike many pure software providers, the company sees itself as a partner for information and standards management that accompanies the entire process: from the analysis of existing systems to the implementation of individual solutions.
Customers benefit from a modular system that can be adapted precisely to the respective requirements, as well as from a personal service team that is on hand to help with technical questions, updates or extensions. Standards Practice Committee (ANP) with active participation in the Standards Management and Artificial Intelligence subgroups.
Choosing Standards And More means choosing German engineering quality, reliable data maintenance and support based on partnership. For standards management that not only accompanies technical progress, but actively shapes it.
FAQ
Professional standards management covers all the steps required to keep technical standards, guidelines and standards up to date, accessible and legally compliant. This includes research, administration, license management and the monitoring of changes. Modern systems such as those from Standards And More GmbH automate these processes and ensure complete traceability of all standards in the company.
A standards management system supports you in complying with ISO, DIN and EU specifications. It automatically documents all changes, versions and responsibilities. This allows you to prove at any time during internal or external audits that your organization is working with the current standards – a decisive factor for certifications and product conformity.
The Standards And More system can be easily connected to existing ERP solutions and external standards portals such as STM Compass, SAE Mobilus and many more. All systems are automatically synchronized via CSV interfaces and APIs. As a result, the database remains consistent and all departments have access to the same, up-to-date information.
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Optimize your standards management with NORM-I, the modern platform for standards research and management. Easily access national and international standards, manage your inventory efficiently and customize the system to your individual needs. Contact us for a free on-site or online introduction.