ManageArtworks is a cloud-based packaging and labeling artwork management software platform built for regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods (CPG), cosmetics, and food and beverage. It helps brands streamline artwork approvals, enhance team collaboration, maintain regulatory compliance, and accelerate time to market through centralized workflows, AI-powered proofing tools, and enterprise integrations.
Key Features
- Artwork Workflow and Approval: Create serial and parallel approval workflows with task assignment, progress tracking, and team collaboration from content collation through proofing and print production.
- Digital Asset Management: Store and organize all packaging assets in a version-controlled central repository with advanced search and metadata management for quick file retrieval.
- Pack Copy Management: Centralize packaging content creation, approval, storage, and translation management. Reuse approved content across multiple products and markets.
- AI-Powered Proofing Tools: Includes image comparison for pixel-by-pixel graphics analysis, text comparison across artwork versions, barcode validation against ISO/IEC standards, multilingual spell checking across 25 languages, font analysis, layer analysis, and color analysis for Spot, CMYK, and Pantone colors.
- Dieline Repository: Access over 3,000 customizable dielines with dimension adjustments, organized by usage and model with version control and central storage.
- 3D Visualization: Upload artwork to generate realistic 3D pack shots that can be zoomed, rotated, and inspected in detail to catch issues early.
- Adobe Plugin: Integrate with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to import approved pack copy directly into design tools, eliminating manual cut-and-paste errors.
- Print Inspection: Compare printed artworks against digital files using any scanner to catch text, image, and barcode issues early before mass production.
- Specification Management: Manage printed and non-printed packaging components and build a precise packaging Bill of Materials.
- Annotations and Real-Time Collaboration: Stakeholders can annotate directly on artwork and collaborate in real time, with designers gaining instant access to all feedback within the system.
Use Cases
- Pharmaceutical Packaging: Manage submission and commercial artwork workflows while adhering to FDA and EMA regulations. Track regulatory required dates, effective dates, and first production dates with change control integration.
- CPG Brand Management: Centralize brand asset management for creative teams, ensure consistency across product lines, and manage multilingual packaging for global markets.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Manage product claims, artwork hierarchies, and regulatory compliance for ingredient and allergen labeling across regional markets.
- Wineries and Breweries: Simplify label approvals and vintage tracking with centralized proofing and version management.
Integrations
ManageArtworks integrates with enterprise systems including ERP, PLM, PIM, QMS, and SAP platforms to synchronize packaging data and automate workflows. Its Adobe plugin connects directly with Illustrator and InDesign.
Security and Compliance
The platform is FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliant with audit trails and electronic signatures. It supports SSO with providers such as Azure AD, Okta, and PING, with configurable user roles and permissions. ManageArtworks is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified for data security and privacy.
Pricing
ManageArtworks offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Paid plans include a Pro plan at $359 per month for up to 10 users with proofing and DAM capabilities, a Growth plan at $459 per month adding workflow automation, and a Custom plan with advanced features such as pack copy management, dieline and 3D management, and enterprise integrations.
