MEET DAN, THE PROJECT MANAGER WITHOUT A CLUE Who is Dan? He's a project manager at a manufacturing company that is trying to cut back on costs, and he's decided to implement document management software into the workplace. He's heard of all the financial, environmental and productivity benefits of going paperless, but isn't quite sure what the best way to kick start the company's electronic workflow is. As hundreds of organizations are trying to make the same transition, he's certainly not alone - let's take a look at the steps he should take to get his business off on the right foot. Shred and scan accordingly One of the most important parts of going paperless is preserving and re-organizing the massive amounts of files his company has into a manageable system. In the case of a manufacturing organization, this may be an especially overwhelming task restructuring how order confirmations and other commonly exchanged paperwork are filed. To alleviate this stressor, Dan and other project managers should ensure they acquire a paperless document management system that includes an intuitive scanning process and software that makes it easy for users to organize their pertinent information within it. As Lifehacker contributor Adam Dachis reminded his readers, it's far simpler to scan papers in batches and organize them as you go along instead of importing all documents at once. By breaking the process into manageable chunks, electronic workflow can be far simpler to achieve. Train with the lowest common denominator in mind At a manufacturing company, invoice automation will be a large portion of training. The process of receiving and distributing papers will be converted to digital for recordkeeping, meaning that all departments should be comfortable working with the new infrastructure and know how to navigate it. Project managers like Dan should create a training system that is accessible to all areas of the company - if this is not possible, smaller, specialized training sessions should be organized so everyone is on the same page.
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Though labor-intensive, taking the time to show employees the value of paperless workflow is extremely important. According to The Paperless Project, workers in a paperbased office waste about a third of their day sifting around for the right forms, and staff is likely to respond to the prospect of improving personal productivity. Check in to ensure productivity When a paperless system is officially launched at a company, the work is far from complete. Project managers like Dan should be sure to check in with employees in the weeks and months following the system's integration to get a feel for what aspects of paperless are effective, what needs work and if any additional training should be provided. Otherwise, staffers may fall back on old standbys like the copy machine and begin accumulating tangible data again, ultimately stemming the company's productivity. Using these simple tips, Dan can bump up the electronic workflow at his company significantly and cut unnecessary areas of the budget that used to be occupied by paper storage. In addition, all the time wasted looking for files is eradicated completely. Before he knows it, Dan's manufacturing business - and yours - can enjoy all the benefits of a well-implemented document management software infrastructure. _________________________________ Ready to kick your paper habit? Register for an upcoming webcast! Learn More about PaperSave: Case Studies | Demo | News and Events | WhitePapers | Webinars | Videos | Contact Us Tags: electronic workflow, Invoice Automation, paperless office, document management software
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