Document Assembly (Mail Merge) vs. Manual

As a method of gathering information and assembling it into document templates, WordFusion provides numerous advantages over manual document creation and custom-built solutions.

	WordFusion	Manual
Improved Efficiency	WordFusion provides instant access to both design and assembly. WordFusion enables the rapid creation of Forms for users who may not have sophisticated coding skills	Custom-developed solutions require sophisticated skills to code forms and any underlying logic.
Rich Design Studio	WordFusion Forms rich formatting in a variety of list and table formats, and information that takes the form of a graphic or picture, all of which can be assembled into the document template.	Manual processes provide no worthwhile support as information must be reeked into the do
Rapid response to Change	WordFusion Forms can be updated and made available to the organization for use quickly.	Long life cycle for deployment of new forms
Reusability	The information collected in a single WordFusion Form can be saved a used in future document drafts. This information can also by many different systems and processes because the information is stored as XML. WordFusion communicates with ODBC data sources enabling the information stored in databases and servers to populate fields within WordFusion Forms.	Information entered in a manual process is reused if someone re-keys that information into the other documents. Data integration it typically difficult or impossible in manual processe
Validation	WordFusion validates user input according to rules created by the Form designer.	Manual processes offer no validation on information entered into the document
Productivity	WordFusion provides a design environment that facilitates the rapid creation and modification of Forms.
Compliance	WordFusion enables organizations to create a process for producing compliant documents based on rules.	Manual processes offer no rules on information entered into the document

In summary

WordFusion provides a method of gathering information and assembling it into document templates in an easy to use platform. WordFusion focuses on making it simpler and easier to manage the creation and maintenance of complex documents. With highly visual and rich forms the assembler lowers document production costs while improving their quality and compliance. The customized screens that guide users through an interview process and the answers collected during this process are assembled into a template to produce the completed document. WordFusion forms are flexible and highly dynamic. They can be designed with optional sections or with sections that repeat as necessary.