Electronic Work Instructions

Electronic Work Instructions is the standard work software from Dozuki, a company that grew out of iFixit, the well-known online repair manual community. The product helps manufacturers and other operations-focused organisations create, manage and deliver visual, step-by-step work instructions that support standardised procedures and continuous improvement. It addresses a persistent challenge on factory floors and in maintenance environments: paper-based or text-heavy instructions are hard to follow, quickly become outdated and are difficult to control, leading to inconsistent work, quality issues, safety risks and slow training of new employees. Dozuki approaches this by making instructions highly visual, with images, video and annotations at each step, and by managing them in a central platform with version control, so that operators always have access to the current approved procedure.

Key features include a guide editor that lets engineers and supervisors build instructions from templates, with support for images, videos, callouts, tool and part lists, and safety warnings. Change management and approval workflows ensure that revisions are reviewed and released in a controlled manner, while audit trails support compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001. Data collection within procedures allows operators to record measurements, checklists and sign-offs as they work. Training and skills management features track which employees have been trained on which procedures, supporting cross-training and workforce flexibility. Feedback mechanisms enable operators to suggest improvements directly on instructions, reinforcing continuous improvement practices. Content can be accessed on tablets, workstation displays and mobile devices, and offline access supports environments with limited connectivity. Integrations with manufacturing execution systems, ERP and single sign-on tools help Dozuki fit into existing technology stacks. The platform is used by manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices, food production and industrial equipment, as well as by maintenance and field service teams. Pricing starts from around USD 349; there is no free trial and no permanently free version.