100%
Manual document generation eliminated across all document types
0
Data entry errors on generated documents — structurally impossible
<90s
Document generation time from trigger event to finished output
3
Document types automated in one unified system
24/7
Trigger-based automation runs around the clock without human input
Scalable template-driven architecture — zero code changes for new types
Industry
Manufacturing / Industrial
Region
United States
Client Type
Enterprise
Document Volume
Receipts, Agreements, Payments
Platform
Salesforce + WebMerge
Delivery Timeline
Multi-phase (Audit → Optimisation)
100%
Manual document generation eliminated — every receipt, agreement, and payment record created automatically
0
Data entry errors on generated documents — field mapping to templates is fully automated and validated
<90s
Document generation time from trigger event to finished, correctly populated document output
3
Document types automated in one unified system — receipts, agreements, and payment records
24/7
Trigger-based automation runs around the clock — no human required to initiate document creation
Scalable template-driven architecture — adding new document types requires zero code changes

Challenge vs. Solution

Six Document Workflow Problems That Consumed Operations Every Week — and Six Fixes That Automated the Entire Process

✕ Before — The Challenges 6 Problems
Receipts, agreements, and payments were all generated by hand — a time-consuming process that consumed hours of operations staff time every week.
High rates of data entry errors on manually created documents caused downstream reconciliation issues and required repeated correction cycles.
No consistent document format — different staff produced documents with different layouts, wording, and field placement, creating a poor professional impression.
Operations, admin, and customer teams were all dependent on manual creation steps — there was no self-service trigger, meaning bottlenecks formed whenever a staff member was unavailable.
Salesforce data was not connected to document output — every document required staff to manually re-key information already held in the CRM.
No scalable document infrastructure — the manual approach could not grow with business volume without proportional increases in headcount.
✓ After — What We Built 6 Fixes
Flow-based automation generates receipts, agreements, and payment documents automatically on record update or event trigger — no staff action required.
Validated field mapping from Salesforce to WebMerge templates ensures every value is pulled directly from the CRM record — data entry errors are structurally impossible.
Standardised PDF and HTML templates for each document type enforce consistent formatting, layout, and branding across all outputs regardless of who or what triggers generation.
Trigger-based execution on record conditions means documents are generated the moment a workflow milestone is reached — 24/7, without human involvement.
Direct Salesforce-to-template data sync ensures every document is populated from live CRM fields — staff never manually re-key data that already exists in the system.
Template-driven architecture is built for scale — new document types can be configured and activated without new code, supporting future business growth without additional headcount.

What We Did

Five Phases That Took the Document Workflow From Manual Chaos to Full Automation

Discovery

Audited the Entire Manual Document Workflow Before Touching a Single Setting

We mapped every document type MTM produced manually — receipts, agreements, and payment records — and identified the exact points where data entry errors entered the process. We catalogued all Salesforce fields required to populate each template before writing a single automation.

Process Mapping Gap Analysis Salesforce Audit Field Inventory
Template Design

Designed Standardised Document Templates for Every Output Type

We designed and configured PDF and HTML templates for receipts, agreements, and payment records — standardising layout, formatting, and field placement across all document types. Template structure was built for WebMerge's dynamic merge logic from day one, not retrofitted after the fact.

WebMerge PDF Templates HTML Templates Document Design
Implementation

Built the Salesforce-to-Template Data Pipeline and Field Mapping

We implemented the WebMerge merge logic that connects every Salesforce record field to its corresponding template placeholder — ensuring documents are populated dynamically with live CRM data. Correct field mapping was validated end-to-end before any automation was activated.

Salesforce WebMerge Field Mapping Data Validation
Automation

Configured Trigger-Based Flows to Generate Documents Automatically on Record Events

We built Salesforce Flow automations that fire document generation instantly when a defined record update or business event occurs — no manual step required. Trigger conditions and execution logic were configured to cover all three document types across the correct objects and workflow stages.

Salesforce Flow Record-Triggered Flow Trigger Conditions Event Logic
Optimisation

Tested, Hardened, and Optimised the System for Production Scale

We ran end-to-end testing across all document types and trigger scenarios, identifying and resolving edge cases before go-live. Post-launch, we optimised flow performance and standardised the template architecture so new document types can be added by the MTM team without development support.

Flow Optimisation End-to-End Testing Template Governance Handover Training

The time our operations team spent preparing documents manually was significant — and the errors that crept in created rework downstream. Now the system generates the right document the moment the trigger fires. The team doesn't think about it anymore. That's exactly what we needed.

— Twopir Project Lead · US Manufacturing Enterprise (MTM) · 2024

Key Outcomes

What Changed — In Numbers and in Practice

1 system

Salesforce + WebMerge replaced a fragmented, entirely manual document process

Receipts, agreements, and payment records all generate from a single unified automation — no disconnected tools, no manual steps.

100%

Manual document generation eliminated across all three document types

Operations, admin, and customer teams no longer prepare any documents by hand — every output is generated automatically on trigger.

Zero

Data entry errors on generated documents — impossible by design

Direct Salesforce-to-template field mapping means every document is populated from live CRM data — there is no manual re-keying to introduce errors.

<90s

Document turnaround time from trigger event to finished output

What previously took staff hours to produce manually now completes in under 90 seconds — consistently, at any hour of the day.

24/7

Documents generate automatically around the clock — no human required

Trigger-based flows run independently of business hours, ensuring customers and operations always receive timely document output.

Self-serve

MTM's team can configure new document types without engaging developers

The template-driven architecture means the operations team can extend the system independently — Twopir built for self-sufficiency, not ongoing dependency.


Technologies Used

The Tools and Techniques Behind This Engagement

Salesforce Sales Cloud Salesforce Flow Record-Triggered Flow WebMerge PDF Document Templates HTML Document Templates Dynamic Field Mapping Template-Driven Architecture Trigger-Based Execution Salesforce Objects & Fields

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