Using Document Management to go Green

There's another article running on a trade site today promoting document management programs as an efficient way to green your business process. WhatTheyThink.com has a brief article detailing a number of popular options for streamlining information management processes to be more environmentarlly friendly, and one of the leading suggestions is employing a document management or electronic document management program like the ones provided by GRM.

From WhatTheyThink:

Ditch your filing cabinets: Using an ECM system helps reduce the need for physical filing cabinets, freeing up office space and giving employees instant access to the information they need to get their jobs done faster. ECM systems also support virtual workers, allowing them to access business critical information online from any location . . . Save time by automating processes: Reduce the time it takes to process invoices, purchase orders, insurance claims, sales contracts and resumes from days to minutes. Simply scan a document into your ECM system that will automatically route the document to relevant groups or departments, eliminating the need to circulate paper and save time.