Adobe Intelligent Document Platform Streamlines Global Document Processes for YORK International

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YORK International, the largest independent supplier of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in the United States, has adopted the Adobe Intelligent Document Platform to streamline its global document processes. This move is expected to improve the accuracy of information in enterprise applications, reduce IT costs, and standardize business processes worldwide. The integrated solution from Adobe and EMC will enable YORK International to deliver electronic forms to more than 10,000 employees, ensuring accurate information entry through built-in calculation and validation features.

Key Takeaways:

  • YORK International, the largest independent supplier of HVAC and refrigeration equipment in the US, has adopted the Adobe Intelligent Document Platform to streamline global document processes.
  • The platform is integrated with the EMC Documentum Enterprise Content Management platform to gain better control over operations and eliminate manual data entry and processing.
  • The solution will reduce IT costs by standardizing on proven enterprise vendors' solutions and improve the accuracy of information in enterprise applications.
  • The platform enables the delivery of electronic forms to more than 10,000 employees with built-in calculation and validation features.
  • Phase one of the implementation focuses on creating standard electronic forms for human resources and IT management processes, including new hire forms and authorizations for expenditures.
  • Future implementations will support manufacturing, product development, and field organization activities, as well as integrate with SAP.
  • Tim Fives, manager of content solutions at YORK International, says that streamlining information and business processes is vital to improving efficiency.
  • The integrated solution from Adobe and EMC enables YORK International to ensure more consistent repeatable business processes worldwide.

Statistics:

  • YORK International has more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
  • The Adobe Intelligent Document Platform is integrated with the EMC Documentum Enterprise Content Management platform.
  • Phase one of the implementation focuses on creating standard electronic forms for human resources and IT management processes.
  • The solution allows for the elimination of manual data entry and processing.

Sources:

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated. "Adobe Intelligent Document Platform Helps YORK International Streamline Global Document Processes." [www.adobe.com](http://www.adobe.com), 2004.
  • Adobe Systems Incorporated. "Adobe and EMC Announce Integrated Solution to Streamline Document Processes." [www.adobe.com](http://www.adobe.com), 2004.