Kern utilises these components to implement comprehensive ADF installations and to integrate systems according to customer specifications. All of the components are based on a common structure that makes it possible to network document inserting systems and to store data in a central database.

In combination with document inserting systems, the components of mailFactory cover all of the levels of mail production.

• The Mailroom Management Layer monitors and controls jobs and production.
• The Device Management Layer monitors the systems and tracks documents.
• The Machine Operation Layer tends to the physical monitoring and control of the document insertion process.