Sabtu, 23 Agustus 2014

Corporate Document Scanning: Revolutionizing The Paper Trail

By Loris F. Anders


Transactions and other business processes require a paper trail. This is part of the law, and is also necessary for bookkeeping or tax purposes. In the past, this would have entailed the use and disposal of vast amounts of paper. However, the modern trend is to optimize office performance through the use of corporate document scanning, electronic document archiving and document cloud solutions.

A paperless office makes administration much easier, and also saves time. Paper records might be misplaced or accidentally discarded. This is not possible on a computer hard-drive if the files have been backed up. Processing and sending paperwork electronically is faster than using hard copies. The quality of the documents is also higher, because nothing is lost in printing them.

The document cloud concept is based on websites that make storage space available to their subscribers. The latter's files are then stored on the site, and not on their physical premises. This is a safer method of backing up records than physical paper or disks, since the cloud archives cannot ordinarily be stolen, harmed or lost. A basic technique of backing up files in this way is to e-mail them to a specially created e-mail address.

The integrity of business documents is highly important. Documentation concerning legal matters is not allowed to have any errors or omissions and must be entirely legible. This may be hard to ensure if printers or fax machines are involved. Making a positive impression on clients is also about presenting them with high quality paperwork, so electronic systems are useful in that regard.

Archiving is also important to customer satisfaction. No-one likes to be told that their file is missing or that important papers have been lost or damaged. This is a common occurrence in older, paper-based systems. Electronic archiving can contain thousands of records or several years of paperwork, in a form that is easy to access and search and that fits on the desktop. The professional image of the organization is maintained by the swift and accurate resolution of administrative queries.

The expense of a paper-based operation is partially eliminated by the introduction of paperless office techniques. Expenditure on stationery is reduced or almost entirely absent. Electronic systems also give workers more options in the processing and design of documentation, leading to easier branding and a more professional customer experience.

Companies should try to assess whether a paperless office is a better option for them. It enables staff to use less time to process papers and correspondence, and customers have a more satisfactory experience. Contemporary business practice is increasingly paperless, so it may be necessary to utilize this approach in order to stay up-to-date with other operators in the industry.




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