All ERP5 documents are inserted into one of more workflows. Workflows can be very simple (ex. single state) or quite complex (ex. 12 states, 10 roles) such as this one. New product design involves many different parties, from creation to design to marketing, production and sales. Everyone's role needs to be carefully taken into account in the information system workflow. Because ERP5 uses custom designed workflows which can be specific to each customer, ERP5 fits perfectly with highly optimized organisations.