From the very start of our RM program, we stated that we would not accept 
3-ring binders for storage.   We stressed that the binders do not fit 
properly into the standard size bankers box which results in us putting in 
less documents in more boxes resulting in larger storage costs etc etc. 
Yes, we do get the occasional manager who insists we do it his way but we 
prevail.    We even offer to provide them with the expandable folders. But 
what really hits home for them is when we remind them that when they 
remove their documents from the binders for storage, the binders can then 
be reused for the next project.   Doesn’t seem like a big deal but around 
here, projects normally result in 100+ binders each .   When the 
departments realize how much they can save by recycling the binders, they 
accept our restrictions.



Barbara Wyton
Records Management Specialist
GLAXOSMITHKLINE (Canada)
Direct Line: 905-819-7050
Fax: 905-819-3099