Document Assembly
Document assembly describes a technique that assembles large groups of data elements into cohesive customized documents. This repository of elements can be text, graphics or formatted files but is usually fragments of 'chunks' of previously composed documents. The systematic assembly system contains a template (or templates), an organized repository of elements, variable data and a control file for driving the patterns of assembly.
Dynamic document assembly has become an indispensable part of on-demand printing systems and is derivative of many CRM (Customer Relationship Management) applications. Many digital printing companies now build in this capability and have incorporated the technology as part of their job flow.
Targeted Assembly
The value of this technology is found in the amount of control that industries now have in controlling and targeting their message. A simple example would be a clothing catalogue that has been customized to a specific market. Since Florida residents are not likely to purchase down ski jackets, the document assembly system would check a customer's zip code and include only warm weather clothing for Florida residents. Conversely, publishers could exclude warm weather clothing for residents of Minnesota. While this example illustrates the capabilities, different industries will use the assembly techniques very differently and for different purposes.
Document Assembly Applications
Marketing
Customized targeted catalogues, direct mail advertising, collateral materials, sales and marketing presentation materials
Education
Customized testing materials, textbooks, course catalogues workbooks and curricula.
Legal
Customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, plan summaries settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, adoption documentsFinancial Services
Customized statements, stock portfolios, leases, purchase and sale agreements.
Insurance
Customized policy documents, targeted health insurance coverage area, compliance documents.
Technical Documentation
Software Manuals, reference guides, technical and repair manuals.
Built to Customer Specifications
ATLIS builds its document assembly applications based on customer defined requirements. An effective document assembly system is developed with workflow, technology requirements and industry conventions in mind. ATLIS looks at the whole process and ensures that our customers have an end to end solution
