Debunking Common Document
Many offices and industries-legal, medical, etc.-are so dependent on paper files and records that they don't think they'll ever escape the paper pile-up. But that's like refusing to go to the doctor because you have too many health problems. Document management aims to improve workflows by reducing your dependence on paper, rather than eliminating paper from every aspect of your business. Myth #3: Paper Is More Reliable and Secure The tangibility of paper documents leads many people to believe that they are the more stable and reliable medium. But, too often paper documents are inaccessible to the people who need them. Sometimes another co-worker has the file you need, or the document you're looking for has been lost or mis-filed. That's not reliability. Digital documents are much easier to find, index, and share. Additionally, paper documents are prone to theft, loss, and natural disasters. Once a paper document is gone, it's gone forever. But, digital docume...