Lets go Paperless! A really short blog.

Statistic are proving that we are NOT eliminating paper, but quite the opposite. 

This looks like fun!

At DTS we don't encourage clients to go totally paperless, but that we focus on is streamlining the processes that have been dependent on paper.  Paper usually follows a path through a company.  There are usually processes and rules for how that paper is routed and what is done with it.  The benefits of “going paperless” are in relying less on paper and more on repeatable processes.
So when it is smarter or needful to use paper, use paper.  What we challenge is whether a business is focused on their paper or focused on their processes.  “Going Paperless” means being focusing on your business process rather than on shuffling paper work around.

Here are some great tips on saving paper...

• Use document scanners to convert paper documents to electronic format then shred them – if allowed by law and industry – and send the shredded paper for recycling

• Do not print or copy any documents unless absolutely required. Send all documents via e-mail or electronic fax as the preferred method to your customers

• If you do have to print, be sure to spell/grammar check before you print to eliminate reprinting

• Use Web 2.0 technologies like wikis and blogs for internal communication and collaboration

• Use single source repositories and shared digital workspaces to develop, manage and refine documents like contracts, marketing materials and any other type requiring review and refinement

• Use web interfaces and forms for online applications and order placement

• Sign up for e-bill delivery or online billing from your suppliers rather than paper statements, and pay your bills electronically

• Map, design and manage all business processes electronically. You can begin by mapping the processes and assessing how they can be improved as they are, then address process automation using what you currently own and/or may purchase

Picture yourself jumping into a company's network and getting things a bit more paperless.