Client Success Story

Scaling Compliance Operations for a Software Company by Processing 14K+ Handwritten Italian Inspection Forms

99.95%

Data Accuracy

60%

Faster Compliance Reporting

€120K

Operational Cost Savings

Service

  • Data Entry
  • Forms Processing
  • Data Standardization

Platform

  • Client’s Database
THE CLIENT

A Software Provider for Heating System Maintenance and Compliance

Our client is an established Italian software development company that enables technicians to manage, document, and synchronize heating-system maintenance and regulatory tasks—even while working offline. The company collaborates with over 30 municipal authorities and public sector entities to support the installation of thermal systems across the country.

Through centralized legislative and operational support, they ensure the proper execution of heating system inspections, maintenance activities, and verification processes in accordance with Italian regulatory standards.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Digitizing High-Volume Handwritten Forms with Accuracy and Speed

The client required a dedicated data processing team capable of handling 14,000 inspection forms monthly while accounting for seasonal increases in form numbers and maintaining complete data accuracy. They partnered with us primarily for data entry services and forms processing support.

Key project requirements involved:

  • Accurate digitization and data entry of thousands of handwritten Italian documents
  • Secure transfer of digitized records into a centralized database accessed by multiple stakeholders
  • Maintaining high accuracy standards to prevent mistakes in regulatory records
  • Working in multiple shifts to meet short turnaround times and ensure timely updates
  • Scaling operations during peak season when form submissions surge dramatically
  • Robust data verification to meet strict Italian regulatory compliance standards
PROJECT CHALLENGES

Navigating Illegible Entries, Language Barriers, and Regulatory Variations

The project presented several operational challenges that demanded specialized expertise and scalable forms processing and data entry workflows. Some of the key obstacles were:

  • Inconsistent or Incomplete Data: A large proportion of the inspection forms were handwritten, often with unclear entries or inconsistent formatting, making accurate interpretation and data entry challenging. Also, some forms had illegible or partially completed sections. The team had to manually review forms, classify them into a uniform, structured schema, and apply contextual judgment or escalate unclear entries without introducing guesswork.
  • Multilingual Complexity: Most documents were in Italian, requiring not only linguistic familiarity but also contextual understanding of technical and regulatory terminology in Italian.
  • Multi-Source Data Integration: Data arrived from different local authorities, with subtle variations of form templates or using unique regulatory terms. Harmonizing such disparate inputs into a single normalized database schema required ongoing template configuration and close coordination with the client’s IT teams.
  • Multi-stage Quality Control: To achieve the client’s near-zero error expectations, each record required layered data validation by QA experts and escalation for ambiguous entries. Managing this without delaying SLAs added complexity.
  • Continuous Compliance Management: Inspection criteria and regulatory codes were periodically updated by municipal authorities, requiring the team to stay aligned with evolving compliance criteria and update the forms processing rules without disrupting the workflow or turnaround speed.
OUR SOLUTION

Blending Human Expertise and Automated Workflows for Accurate, High-Volume Data Processing

We deployed a dedicated team of 10 people working across multiple shifts for six days a week to ensure uninterrupted, quick form processing. The team received specialized training in Italian heating system terminology, regulatory form structures, and handwriting interpretation techniques. To maintain accuracy standards, we implemented ongoing training sessions based on client feedback and updated regulatory requirements, enabling the team to adapt to new form types and compliance changes quickly.

1

Data Standardization and Form Processing

Our team created a uniform data schema to classify and normalize handwritten forms received from multiple sources. Each document was carefully reviewed and digitized before undergoing data standardization.

For incomplete or illegible entries, escalation protocols were created, ensuring no assumptions were made. Every ambiguity was resolved either through contextual analysis or clarification from the client.

2

Multilingual Data Entry

Since most inspection forms were in Italian, we deployed multilingual document data entry specialists after they were trained in the client’s industry-specific regulatory and technical terms. This ensured accurate data transcription and interpretation, reducing errors typically caused by linguistic nuances or domain-specific abbreviations.

3

Template Mapping and Multi-Source Data Harmonization

To standardize varying templates received from over 30 local authorities, we worked closely with the client’s IT teams to define template configuration rules. This allowed seamless integration of data from multiple sources into a unified centralized database, ensuring consistency for all stakeholders.

4

Three-tier Quality Assurance and Data Validation

To achieve complete data accuracy, we implemented a Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) quality control model with three checkpoints: data review during initial forms pre-processing, data validation post entry, and final QA review. Automated validation checks were utilized to validate field formats for serial numbers, inspection dates, and compliance codes, while the subject matter expertise helped in interpreting ambiguous, complex entries. Real-time feedback loops enabled rapid issue resolution and improved forms processing accuracy.

5

Compliance Rule Updates and Workflow Adaptation

Our forms processing services included continuous monitoring of regulatory updates issued by municipal authorities. Dedicated compliance managers regularly updated forms processing logic and guided the entire team on new inspection codes or regulatory standards, ensuring sustained alignment without operational disruption.

6

Secure Data Transfer and Centralized Record Management

Digitized records were securely transferred into the central database through encrypted channels, with traceable audit trails attached to every batch. Each stage of the workflow was governed by ISO 27001-certified and GDPR-compliant data security protocols (including strict NDAs, role-based access, and secure file sharing) for intellectual property protection and confidentiality.

7

Seasonal Volume Management and Resource Scaling

We established flexible resource allocation and scheduling protocols based on Italy's seasonal heating patterns, thus ensuring consistent turnaround times even during peak periods when form volumes surged to four to five times the usual load.

Project Outcomes

Leveraging scalable workflows and human expertise, we accurately digitized and processed over 14,000 handwritten records every month while also achieving:

99.95% Data Accuracy

All the records were processed on time with near zero errors.

60% Reduction in Compliance Reporting Time

Streamlined data availability enabled faster regulatory submissions and government reporting cycles.

Zero Regulatory Penalties

Strict compliance adherence helped avoid costly fines and administrative sanctions.

€120K Annual Cost Savings

Our dedicated data processing workflow eliminated need for additional in-house staff and infrastructure investments.

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