Many of the proofing concepts covered in the previous section are applicable to other industries as well. Approval processes are used extensively in other industries as well. Some examples include:

• Blueprints/Engineering Diagrams
• Schematics
• CAD/CAM files
• Film
• Photography
• Mapping and Geospatial Products
• Software release candidates
• Product prototypes, rapid prototyping, and proof of concept samples
• Legal
• Marketing Communications Collateral
• Packaging and Paper Converters

Approval Manager can be used to help structure any approval process in any industry. This guide's examples and explanations are biased towards creative/design industries, but the application to other industries should be apparent.