Who MODocs is For (And Who It’s Not)

When we started building MODocs, we didn’t set out to create “another documentation tool.”
There are already plenty of places to upload PDFs.

What we kept hearing from manufacturers was something very different:

“Our processes live in people’s heads.”
“We’re one resignation away from chaos.”
“We passed ISO, but keeping it up to date is a nightmare.”
“Training is informal and inconsistent.”

So we built MODocs for those problems.
Not everyone needs that level of structure and that’s okay.

This post is meant to help you decide quickly if MODocs makes sense for your organization.

MODocs Is For You If…

You’re serious about ISO 9001 (or thinking about starting)

If you’re on the path toward ISO 9001, you already know it’s not really about paperwork.
It’s about proving that:

  • Your processes are defined

  • People are trained

  • Changes are controlled

  • Issues are tracked and fixed

Where most companies struggle is the maintenance.

Spreadsheets get messy.
Documents drift out of sync.
Training records live in emails.
Audits turn into fire drills.

MODocs was built to make ISO readiness part of daily operations, not a once-a-year scramble.
Instead of bolting on tools, everything lives in one system: SOPs, training, audits, records, and analytics.

If your goal is to get audit-ready without hiring expensive consultants, this is exactly the gap we solve.

You rely heavily on tribal knowledge

Every manufacturer has a few key people who “just know” how things work.

  • They’ve been there forever.

  • They’ve seen everything break.

  • They quietly save the day.

The problem?
That knowledge isn’t written down.

We see this constantly:

  • Notes on sticky pads

  • Old Word files

  • Half-updated SharePoint folders

  • Processes that only exist in someone’s memory

MODocs makes it easy to capture that knowledge through:

  • Voice conversations

  • Guided interviews

  • Smart templates

We then structure it into clean, standardized SOPs that the whole organization can use.
No more guessing. No more “ask Bob.”

You want one system instead of duct-taped tools

Most teams today are juggling:

  • A doc system

  • A training tool

  • Spreadsheets

  • Audit trackers

  • Email approvals

  • Clipboards on the floor

It technically works… until it doesn’t.

MODocs replaces all of that with one platform:

  • Create SOPs

  • Turn them into training

  • Deploy digital checklists

  • Run internal audits

  • Track performance

Everything is connected.
No exporting. No manual syncing. No silos.

You have multiple shifts, sites, or languages

We’ve seen firsthand how documentation breaks down when:

  • Teams work different shifts

  • Sites operate independently

  • Operators aren’t native English speakers

This is where mistakes happen.

MODocs allows you to:

  • Translate SOPs side-by-side

  • Review them with humans in the loop

  • Deploy approved versions to the floor

When processes change, updates automatically flow to every language.
No more outdated translations floating around.

You care about adoption, not just compliance

Passing an audit feels good.
But what really matters is:

  • Are operators following the process?

  • Do they understand why?

  • Are issues getting flagged?

  • Is leadership seeing real data?

MODocs connects documentation directly to daily work through digital checklists, feedback, and analytics.
So you’re not just “compliant”, you’re actually improving.

MODocs Is NOT For You If…

You just want a place to store files

If your main goal is:

  • Upload PDFs

  • Organize folders

  • Archive Word docs

There are cheaper tools for that.
MODocs is about using documentation, not storing it.

You want a massive custom enterprise rollout

MODocs is built to:

  • Deploy quickly

  • Work out of the box

  • Improve fast

If you’re looking for:

  • 6–12 month implementations

  • Custom-built workflows

  • Endless configuration

We’re probably not the right fit.

You’re not ready to standardize

MODocs works best when leadership believes in:

  • Standard work

  • Accountability

  • Continuous improvement

If your culture is:

  • “Everyone does it their own way”

  • No documentation ownership

  • No follow-through

This will feel uncomfortable because it introduces visibility.

You’re only looking for free tools

We build for manufacturers who:

  • Care about quality

  • Want real outcomes

  • See documentation as a business asset

If you’re just experimenting or want something free forever, we may not align.

Who We Typically Work With

Great fit

  • 50–500 employee manufacturers

  • Electronics

  • Machining & fabrication

  • Contract Manufacturers

  • Growing teams

  • High turnover

Not ideal

  • Software companies

  • Solo operators

  • Teams that don’t touch production

The Bottom Line

MODocs is for teams who want:

✔ Less tribal knowledge
✔ Faster ISO readiness
✔ Better training
✔ Real process visibility
✔ Fewer mistakes

MODocs is not for:

✖ Static documentation
✖ File storage
✖ Checkbox compliance

Still not sure?

That’s okay.

We’ll tell you honestly if MODocs is right for you.
No sales pressure. No fluff.

Talk to the founders: Schedule Time

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