Donna,

What that old saying "You'll see a paperless office when you have a
paperless bathroom." :>)

Seriously, you can attempt to streamline all of the business processes you
want.  But IMHO until you remove the ability to print (printers, copiers,
fax machines, multi-functional, etc.) you will never get to the paperless
office.  I've read about a number of initiatives that talk about going
paperless (you can search the listserve archives for discussions on this
very topic) but I haven't come across one that has been totally effective
or successful.  If employees have the ability to print, they will.

Good luck.

Bruce White, CRM, PMP
Virginia Beach, VA
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and the answers are simple.
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On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 3:52 PM, Donna Malzone <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Good Afternoon,
>
> My company will be moving to new offices that are designed to be a
> collaborative environment.  The offices will be designed as an open concept
> with very minimal offices and even fewer space for filing rooms.
>
> The executive staff has asked me to head up an initiative to work with all
> departments to help them eliminate their paper.
>
> We have many departments who are still maintaining records on paper (it's
> not a requirement).  For example, our legal department insists on keeping
> contracts on paper and having them all onsite.  Obviously, they will now
> need to either archive or image these records.
>
> I have a short amount of time (we move in January) to work with each
> department to either streamline or eliminate their paper.
>
> I'm thinking about working with a third party vendor to help out with this
> initiative.  Does anyone have any thoughts or advice for me?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Donna Malzone
> Records Manager
> Coverys
> 617 428-9821
>
>
> Coverys provides medical liability insurance to healthcare professionals.
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