Intelligent document processing (IDP) is becoming an essential tool for organizations that want to eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and keep information moving smoothly. DocuWare brings IDP to everyday business workflows with tools that capture, classify, and route documents automatically—saving teams hours of administrative work each week.
What intelligent document processing means in DocuWare
DocuWare’s IDP features combine several technologies to simplify document-heavy processes:
- OCR (optical character recognition): Converts scanned or uploaded documents into searchable, editable text.
- Automated data extraction: Pulls key information—such as invoice numbers, dates, totals, names, or contract fields—directly from the document.
- Smart workflows: Routes documents to the right person or department based on predefined rules, ensuring nothing gets stuck in an inbox.
Together, these features reduce the need for manual handling and improve consistency across your organization.
Where businesses see the biggest impact
IDP supports a wide range of processes across different departments. Some of the most common use cases include:
- Invoice processing: Automatically extract vendor data, amounts, and due dates, then route invoices for approval.
- HR onboarding: Capture forms, IDs, and employee documents in a secure, organized workflow.
- Contract management: Index and store contracts with key metadata for fast search and automated renewals or review reminders.
By handling the repetitive tasks behind these processes, DocuWare helps teams stay focused on higher-value work.
Why IDP isn’t just for large enterprises
Small and mid-sized organizations often deal with the same document challenges as large corporations—just with fewer people and tighter resources. DocuWare’s IDP tools offer:
- Affordable automation options that scale as a business grows.
- Fewer manual steps, which helps small teams stay productive.
- Error reduction, especially in processes involving compliance or financial data.
- Faster approvals and smoother workflows without overwhelming staff.
This makes IDP one of the most impactful upgrades smaller organizations can make.
How EBP helps teams get the most from DocuWare
Electronic Business Products supports businesses through every step of deploying DocuWare—from evaluating workflows to setting up automation rules and training users. EBP ensures your document processes are mapped correctly, your team is comfortable with the system, and your solution continues to evolve as your needs change.
Ready to modernize your document workflows? Contact EBP to learn how DocuWare’s intelligent document processing can support your business.


