Task Manager

Perform tasks throughout the editorial workflow without impacting the peer review or production process.

Task Manager (TM) works seamlessly within Editorial Manager® (EM) to enable editorial task workflows, regardless of access to ProduXion Manager® or other production tracking services.

With Task Manager, Editorial Manager users can–for the first time ever–assign and track important editorial tasks prior to production and at any time in the editorial workflow, without access to a production tracking system. Tasks can be completed in parallel and can be assigned only as relevant. Examples of editorial tasks include:

Language edits

Artwork quality check

Conflict of interest deposit

Preprint server deposit

Benefits of Task Manager:

Use task functionality early in the workflow, without initiating production

Differentiate production tasks and editorial tasks, to provide clarity and organization to both editorial and production teams

Automate task assignment based on configured workflow events

Automate workflows: follow-on tasks begin once previous tasks have been completed

Automated and manual task completion reminders based on task due dates

Highly configurable and editable task details and sequence