Document Management & Migration for Manufacturing Company
SharePoint document management implementation with metadata, retention policies, and migration from legacy file shares.
60% faster document search time
Business challenge
Documents scattered across network drives, no metadata or search, compliance requirements for retention. Legacy intranet with outdated content.
Implementation approach
Designed metadata schema (Department, Document Type, Year), migrated 15,000+ documents to SharePoint libraries, implemented retention policies, and created filtered views for common use cases.
Measurable outcomes
- 60% faster document search time
- 15,000+ documents migrated with metadata
- Compliance-ready retention policies
Project timeline
4 weeks including content audit and migration
Key takeaways for similar organizations
A clear metadata schema (Department, Document Type, Year) made 15,000+ documents searchable. Retention policies ensured compliance from day one.
Technical stack
SharePoint SharePoint Migration Tool Microsoft 365
Related service: Document management , SharePoint migration