CannyRMS: How One Missing File May Result in a Critical Audit Finding. Secure your Records!

With CannyRMS, you have accurate tracking and auditing, ensuring your bank, pharma, or law firm is not caught out on compliance. Prepare your firm for FDA, RBI, and GDPR audits.

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The High Price of "One Missing File"

In regulated industries, paperwork isn't just administrative it's legal defense. Losing a single record can trigger a chain reaction of fines, operational shutdowns, and reputational ruin.

Audit Finding

Banking Audit Gaps

RBI Compliance Risk

A misplaced KYC document during an inspection isn't just an error—it's an immediate audit finding. Say hello to operational scrutiny and mandatory remediation plans.

FDA Observation

Pharma Observations

Production Delays

FDA auditors don't wait. If you can't produce specific batch records instantly, you're looking at Form 483 observations and paused batch releases.

Custody Gap

Legal Chain of Custody

Evidence Admissibility

Lose the physical evidence file, break the chain of custody. It's that simple. And it risks evidence admissibility and your client's trust.

Audit Exception

Public Accountability

Audit Scrutiny

CAG audits are unforgiving. If you're using offsite storage without tracking, missing files will lead to immediate findings on asset management.

Asset Risk

Asset Documentation

Financial Liability

Lose the original property deed, lose the loan security. Banks then have to scramble with expensive compensation and legal reconstruction.

Control Gap

Data Privacy Gaps

Compliance Violations

Physical files with personal data need access logs. Period. Unlogged access is a straight-up control gap under GDPR.

Industry-Specific Compliance Controls

Generic solutions fail in specialized audits. CannyRMS is purpose-built for the unique regulatory pressures of your industry.

PHARMA & LIFESCIENCES

Ensure Data Integrity

  • Prevent Backdating: Stop worrying about BMR tampering—immutable logs make it impossible.
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11: Fully compliant electronic signatures for every single move.
  • Batch Tracking: Instantly link physical logs to batch numbers.
Prevent Critical MHRA Observations & Warning Letters
LEGAL & LAW FIRMS

E-Discovery Readiness

  • Chain of Custody: Prove exactly who held the evidence, and when they held it.
  • Retention Compliance: Auto-destroy files the moment legal holds expire.
  • Legacy File Indexing: Dig up old paper records for e-discovery in seconds.
Avoid Spoliation Sanctions & Inadmissible Evidence
BANKING & FINANCE

Audit-Proof Operations

  • Loan File Integrity: Produce original docs on demand during RBI audits.
  • Privacy Compliance: Mask customer data in logs (GDPR/DPDP ready).
  • Social Compliance: Keep track of your marketing material disclosures.
Avoid RBI Penalties & UDAAP Violations
MANUFACTURING & EXPORT

Export Documentation Control

  • Shipping Records: Track Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, and Customs docs.
  • Quality Certificates: Link test reports to shipment batches. No mix-ups.
  • Vendor Records: Organize supplier agreements and compliance docs in one place.
Ensure Customs Compliance & Avoid Shipment Delays
RMS SERVICE PROVIDERS

Multi-Client Management

  • Client Segregation: Keep every client's storage and access completely isolated.
  • SLA Tracking: Stay on top of retrieval times and service promises.
  • Billing Integration: Auto-track storage and retrievals for painless invoicing.
Scale Operations & Improve Client Satisfaction
GOVERNMENT & PSUs

Public Records Accountability

  • CAG Audit Readiness: Produce records for government audits on demand.
  • RTI Compliance: Locate files for RTI requests faster than ever.
  • Long-Term Archival: Handle retention schedules for permanent records.
Ensure Transparency & Accountability
Audit Readiness Assessment

Is Your Facility Audit-Ready?

Inspections can happen without warning. Compare document retrieval reliability in your current system versus CannyRMS.

Scenario: "Show me Batch Record #B-9021"

Manual Process:
"Searching warehouse... calling vendor... 3 days delay..."
Result: Major Finding ❌
With CannyRMS:
"Search #B-9021... Located: Rack 4, Shelf 2."
Result: Compliant (30s) ✅
Audit Readiness Report
PASSED
File Tracking Accuracy100.0%
Avg. Retrieval Time42 Seconds
Geolocation LoggedAll Actions
Chain of Custody Gaps0 Found

Secure your compliance standing.

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The Solution

Manage Physical Files Like Digital Assets

Gain complete visibility into your offsite storage. CannyRMS creates a "Digital Twin" for every physical file.

Just like Googling a document, you can now search, track, and audit physical files in real-time. Bridge the gap between analog chaos and digital precision without needing to scan every single page.

0%
Lost Files
100%
Location Visibility
Search Physical Records...
File #A-2938 Found
Loc: R3-S2-B1
Last Access: John D. (2 mins ago)
Checkout Status: Approved

Complete Document Lifecycle Workflow

System Setup

Set it and forget it. Configure your users, locations, and barcodes once, and you're ready to roll. It's the foundation for everything else.

CannyRMS System Setup
CannyRMS Admin Panel

Key Modules

  • 3-level barcode hierarchy
  • User roles & granular permissions
  • Warehouse/rack/shelf location setup
  • Dynamic Barcode Range with overlap detection
  • Barcode label printing (batch support)
  • Custom categories & metadata fields

Real-World Use Case:

A pharmaceutical company creates user groups (QA Approvers, Warehouse Staff), configures Building A with 50 racks, allocates barcode ranges for cartons (C001-C999), files (F0001-F9999), and documents (D00001-D99999).

Inward Upload

Got 50,000 records? Don't type them in. Just drag-and-drop your Excel sheet, and we'll flag the duplicates for you automatically.

CannyRMS Inward Upload
Bulk Inward - Excel Upload

Key Modules

  • Template-based bulk upload
  • Automatic validation
  • Capacity tracking
  • Unique barcode assignment
  • Dynamic Reference

Real-World Use Case:

A bank uploads 50,000 loan files via Excel. CannyRMS validates data, checks for duplicates, and assigns each record to a location.

Quick Search

Find it. Fast. Search by document number, barcode, or location and get the full movement history in seconds.

CannyRMS Quick Search
Quick Search Interface

Key Modules

  • Multi-criteria search
  • Real-time status (IN/OUT)
  • Complete movement history with geolocation
  • Location verification
  • Dynamic Reference lookup

Real-World Use Case:

An auditor searches by loan number (Dynamic Reference) and instantly sees: Location (Building B, Rack 23), Status (IN storage), and full access history with IP addresses and timestamps.

Retrieval Request

Need a file? Raise a formal request with a justification. The system handles the delegate assignment and return timeline for you.

CannyRMS Retrieval Request
Retrieval Request Form

Key Modules

  • Structured request forms
  • Original vs copy selection
  • Delegate assignment option
  • Return date specification
  • Extension requests with approval
  • Email notification triggers

Real-World Use Case:

Legal team requests original contracts for court: Category 'Legal', Access Type 'Original', Duration '30 days', Delegate 'Paralegal John', Reason 'Court Case #789'. System sends email to manager for approval.

Manager Approval

No loose ends. All requests hit the manager's inbox for approval, complete with full context and delegate info.

CannyRMS Manager Approval
Manager Approval Interface

Key Modules

  • Complete request visibility
  • Approve/reject with comments
  • Bulk approval processing
  • Instant email notifications
  • Mobile-friendly approval

Real-World Use Case:

Department head receives email alert for pending request. Reviews justification, sees delegate assignment, and approves with note 'Approved for billing reconciliation'. Requester receives approval notification instantly.

Verification

Before handing anything over, warehouse staff verify condition and availability. Every check is logged with geolocation.

CannyRMS Verification
Return Verification Screen

Key Modules

  • Final document check
  • Condition verification
  • Availability confirmation
  • Issue flagging with photos
  • Geolocation & IP logging

Real-World Use Case:

Staff confirms document is in stated location (Building A, Rack 23, Shelf 2), notes 'No damage', captures photo if needed, and marks as verified. System logs staff ID, IP address, and location.

Handover

Release files securely with pick lists and digital signatures. The moment it leaves, the return-date clock starts ticking.

CannyRMS Handover
Handover with Digital Signature

Key Modules

  • Pick list generation
  • Barcode verification
  • Delegate handover (collect on behalf)
  • Digital signature capture
  • Return date tracking
  • Geolocation logging

Real-World Use Case:

Manager requests file but assigns assistant as delegate. Warehouse prints pick list, scans barcode, captures assistant's signature, and logs both requester and actual recipient for chain of custody.

Refiling

Scanned back in, verified, and back to its rack. If a file is overdue, we'll send automated alerts until it's returned.

CannyRMS Refiling
Refiling & Overdue Tracking

Key Modules

  • Return verification with barcode scan
  • Condition check & damage reporting
  • Overdue alerts & email reminders
  • Original location guidance
  • Status update to IN
  • Geolocation & IP logging

Real-World Use Case:

User returns contract 2 days before due date. Staff scans barcode, checks condition, confirms return in system. System logs IP address, updates status to IN, and sends confirmation email. Overdue files trigger automatic reminders.

Features Built for Zero-Error Compliance

Zero-Error Retrieval

Locate any file in seconds using barcode tracking. Eliminate manual searches and lost files.

Audit-Ready Trails

Every touchpoint is logged with geolocation. Know exactly who accessed what, when, and from where.

Chain of Custody

Secure handover protocols with delegate support. Digital signatures for every file movement.

Email Notifications

Automated alerts for requests, approvals, rejections, overdue returns, and due date reminders.

Data Modification Requests

Request metadata changes with manager approval. Complete audit trail for all modifications.

Approval Workflows

Multi-level approval gates with extension requests. Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive documents.

Retention Schedules

Automated alerts for record destruction or archival. Compliance with data retention laws made automatic.

Space Optimization

Visual capacity indicators by rack/shelf. Auto-suggest optimal placement for new files.

3-Level Barcode System

Hierarchical tracking: Carton → File → Document. Overlap detection prevents duplicate barcodes.

Reports & Dashboards

Get complete visibility with powerful reports. Filter by date range, search specific records, and export to CSV, PDF, or Excel formats.

Activity Logs

Complete audit trail with IP address, geolocation, user ID, timestamp, and action details for every operation.

Location Storage Report

Visual capacity indicators (% full) by warehouse, rack, and shelf. Auto-suggest optimal placement for new files.

Inward Report

Track all uploaded documents with dates, quantities, categories, and sources.

Retrieval Report

Monitor all retrieval activities requests, approvals, handovers, and returns.

Refiling Report

Track returned documents, overdue files, refiling rates by department.

Dashboard Analytics

Visual dashboards with key metrics, pending actions, and trend analysis.

Enterprise Security

CannyRMS implements enterprise-grade security with granular role-based access control. Configure permissions at module level (Inward, Retrieval, Verification, Reports) and action level (Create, Read, Update, Delete, Approve). Every action is logged with IP address, geolocation, and timestamp for complete accountability.

Role-Based Access Control

Users only see what they're authorized to access

Secure Transmission

HTTPS encrypted connections for all data

Complete Audit Logs

Every action is recorded with timestamps

Geolocation Tracking

IP address & location logged for every action

Approval Workflows

Multi-level authorization for document access

Password Policies

Configurable complexity requirements

Session Management

Automatic timeout for security

CannyRMS Enterprise Security - Role Based Access Control, Audit Logs, and Geolocation Tracking

Key Benefits

90%
Time Saved

Efficiency

Find documents in seconds instead of hours.

100%
Tracked

Visibility

Real-time storage utilization and document status.

Zero
Breaches

Security

Role-based access and complete audit trails.

100%
Audit Ready

Compliance

Regulatory-ready logs and accountability.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CannyRMS physical records management.

CannyRMS is a Physical Records Management System that creates a 'Digital Twin' for your physical files. It uses barcode tracking and warehouse management to provide real-time visibility into offsite document storage.

Each physical file and storage location is assigned a unique barcode. When files are moved, checked out, or returned, staff scan the barcode to update the system. This creates a complete audit trail of every movement.

Dynamic Barcode Range allows you to generate barcode sequences on-the-fly based on configurable rules. Instead of pre-printing fixed barcode sheets, you can define a starting number, prefix, and range size. The system automatically assigns the next available barcode when a new file is registered, ensuring uniqueness and eliminating manual errors.

Dynamic Reference is a flexible metadata field that links physical records to external identifiers. For example, you can associate a file with a loan number, batch ID, case number, or employee ID. This allows cross-referencing between CannyRMS and your existing business systems, making searches and audits faster.

Every action in CannyRMS is logged with the user's IP address and geographic location. This includes login attempts, file access, retrievals, approvals, and modifications. Geolocation tracking enables forensic analysis during security audits and helps identify unauthorized access from unexpected locations.

Yes. CannyRMS sends automated email notifications for request submissions, manager approvals/rejections, overdue file alerts, and upcoming due date reminders. This reduces manual follow-ups and ensures timely action on pending tasks.

Yes, through Data Modification Requests. Users can request changes to existing record metadata (like correcting a file number or category). These requests require manager approval, and every modification is logged in the audit trail with before/after values.

Yes. CannyRMS includes electronic signatures, immutable audit trails, and user authentication controls required for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, making it suitable for pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations.

Delegate Handover allows a requester to assign another person to collect documents on their behalf. For example, a manager can request files but assign their assistant as the delegate. The system tracks both the original requester and the actual recipient, maintaining complete chain of custody.

CannyRMS uses a hierarchical barcode structure: Carton (storage box) → File (folder within carton) → Document (individual paper within file). Each level has pre-allocated barcode ranges with automatic overlap detection to prevent duplicates. This enables tracking at any granularity level.

Yes. CannyRMS integrates seamlessly with CannyECM (content management), CannyScan (digitization), and third-party ERP systems via REST APIs.

With CannyRMS, you can locate any file in under 30 seconds. Search by document number, barcode, category, or any custom metadata field and get the exact rack/shelf/box location.

CannyRMS is used by banks (for loan files and KYC documents), pharmaceutical companies (for batch records and validation logs), legal firms (for case files and evidence), and government agencies (for archival records).

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