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Azumuta vs Poka:
Which One is the Right Software for You

Azumuta is a connected workforce platform offering an all-in-one solution. Its ready-to-use features and templates simplify implementation, improving both communication and efficiency. With pre-built modules including Digital Work Instructions, Quality Assurance, Audits & Checklists, Skills Matrix & Training, and Dashboards & Reports, the platform ensures smooth integration across all functionalities. This makes it a strong choice for manufacturers seeking to unify shop floor processes in a single system.

Poka is a cloud-based platform that provides users with tools for managing digital content, communication, and skills. It is designed to help users share knowledge and collaborate in manufacturing environments.

Why Choose Azumuta?

63%
Quality Increase
27%
Productivity Increase
99%
Less Paper on the Shop Floor

Don’t just take our word for it!

“Azumuta is more than just an information tool; it’s also part of our learning and development path. This way, we can flexibly select people with the right attitude, and offer them the ideal training environment to develop themselves.

Johan Dom
Vice President Process Engineering
Johan Dom

Don’t just take our word for it!

The ability to adapt quickly to changes in work instructions has given us a competitive advantage, while the fully automated distribution of work instructions has decreased complexity and reduced errors on the shop floor. Azumuta has revolutionized our work instruction management process and made our operations more agile.

Koen Catteeu
Operations Manager
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Don’t just take our word for it!

The ability to adapt quickly to changes in work instructions has given us a competitive advantage, while the fully automated distribution of work instructions has decreased complexity and reduced errors on the shop floor. Azumuta has revolutionized our work instruction management process and made our operations more agile.

Alexander Hertsens
Founder and CEO
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Serving the Leaders in Manufacturing
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What Makes Azumuta Unique

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Best-in-class Digital Work Instructions

Transform your work instructions into a digital format, ensuring operators have access to up-to-date, interactive instructions enriched with videos, images, and 3D files. Operators can report issues during production, collect shop floor data, document workflows, and perform in-line quality checks directly within the platform.

Azumuta simplifies processes like onboarding, retraining, and on-the-job learning while integrating seamlessly with ERP systems to keep product orders aligned with the appropriate instructions.

Digital Work Instructions
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In-line Quality Assurance

Azumuta’s Quality Assurance module helps monitor production quality by providing full traceability throughout the manufacturing process. Detailed reports for each product give a clear view of quality performance on the shop floor.

Digital Work Instructions allow admins to define quality procedures for operators, who can flag issues or defects in real time, ensuring prompt resolution during production.

The platform also supports compliance efforts, helping manufacturers meet standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF, and other quality certifications.

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Skills Matrix & Training

Azumuta’s Skills Matrix & Training module gives managers an organized way to track employee skills and monitor training progress. It supports various needs, including onboarding, re-training, and continuous on-the-job learning.

The module highlights areas for growth and maps out tailored training paths. Managers can use the matrix to see the skills available across their team and generate insights into strengths and gaps.

Plans can be personalized for each employee, aligning with their level of expertise, experience, and role, to encourage effective skill-building on the shop floor.

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Audits & Digital Checklists

The Audits & Digital Checklists module supports efficient planning for tasks such as 5S inspections, ISO compliance, and preventive maintenance. Real-time insights from the shop floor enable automated reporting and timely notifications.

With an interactive timeline, audits can be tracked easily, and reminders are automatically sent to keep the team aligned. Tasks can also be assigned directly to team members for smooth execution.

Customizable digital checklists help ensure compliance, safety, and maintenance, reducing downtime and preventing equipment issues—all managed from a user-friendly dashboard.

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Dashboards & Reports

Leverage the Dashboards & Reports module to gain real-time insights from data gathered across Azumuta’s other modules. Admins can monitor and analyze data streams effortlessly using pre-configured tables, boards, charts, and customizable dashboard templates.

With seamless integration to BI tools and ERP systems, these dashboards can be converted into detailed reports and shared throughout the organization. Users benefit from clear insights into performance, quality, and operational consistency, all presented in an intuitive, no-code interface that provides a comprehensive view of critical data.

Dashboards & Reports
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Azumuta Intelligence: Save Time Leveraging AI to Create Digital Work Instructions

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Azumuta has integrated compliance tracking features that ensure all processes meet industry standards.

Yes, Azumuta offers extensive integration capabilities with a variety of shop floor equipment and enterprise systems.

Yes, the platform is available on both iOS and Android devices. You can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Protecting our customers’ data is our top priority. Azumuta is built with strict security requirements and protocols to secure your data, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2, and undergoes annual security audits and assessments. We use stringent physical, procedural and technical security measures to maintain the integrity and security of your data and we adhere to the strictest data protection laws.

Yes, we have developed an integration API that is accessible. The Azumuta API differs for every company as we release new versions and tailor functionality. You can also build almost anything you want on top of the Azumuta platform via our API. Next to this, we have several software & hardware integrations.

Get Started Today!

Take your work instructions to the next level by adding the Continuous Improvement feature. Use a ticketing system to gather your workers’ suggestions and insights, then turn their feedback into actionable tasks to improve processes.

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