I'm not convinced that a truly paperless office is possible, however i do think that there is a real convergence between the traditional paper based office and the world of document management using electronic tools.
This video outlines the issues and some tips to understand as you look to embrace the convergence and move into a more electronic filing system.
Understand the trends in the office which make it feasible to build a single system which works with your traditional paper structures and takes advantage of the advances which make electronic capability easier and lead to a better ROI.
A little while ago I was talking to one of our clients in Hamilton ON and he described looking for a multifunction copier (MFP) as like looking for a furnace, "Something you have to do not something you want to do". His premise was this was a necessary evil not a necessity.
Here is the next edition of the office document strategies weekly digest. Each week I feature a few of the articles, topics and stories we have come across that enhance knowledge of use, management, production and eliminating documents. Feel free to add your suggestions in the comments section below.
Office document strategies are constantly changing. In our office we receive hundreds of pages of new material each week telling us about new and exciting ways that the world of documents is changing. Some come from suppliers, some come from other blogs, some come from our experiences with clients and some come from electronic newsletters we consume.
It is reported on twitter that the Industry Minister has indicated that the ministry will over turn the CRTC decision to require limits on Internet connectivity in Canada.
When people buy or lease a new MFP printer in our area, Burlington ON, the choice of the hardware is increasingly being affected by the related software which interfaces with the device. Most MFP's are able to meet the needs of users if they are sized correctly, have the options and accessories installed and the vendor matches them to client needs.
This blog discusses ways to optimize and improve the management and production of documents used in your business.
Business documents and their content - whether paper or electronic, are the repository of corporate knowledge which underpins all of the functions of commerce. Using them well can have a significant impact on your success.
