Wow, now talk about a scary question, Bernard! Unless there's an opportunity for some sampling and review, I don't believe that an outsourcing service could provide very accurate information on the numbers of boxes of files that could be captured/scanned and indexed per day. Questions include: (1) Number and condition of pages per box (2) Existence of duplex images (3) Images requiring repair prior to scanning (4) Consistency of page sizes (5) Existence and frequency of post-it-notes, or other odd-sized attachments (6) Quality of paper and text - despite scanner advances this can become critical (7) Number of fields to be indexed - number of fields and length (8) Availability of tools for automation of indexing, etc. (9) QC/QA requirements (10) Image quality requirements - including dpi requirements (11) Scanner variabilities, including speed, ease of altering exposure settings, duty cycles for scanner servicing (cleaning, etc.) (12) Personnel variables - level of training and experience, method of compensation. I'm certain that I have overlooked a few variables, but there's not an easy answer to this one......without some detailed review. Douglas P. Allen, CRM, CDIA+ -----Original Message----- From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bernard Chester Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 4:11 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Scanning Rates Having a discussion with a client about staffing. What productivity do you see processing inactive paper files to digital with internal staff? How many boxes a day can you manage per FTE? Include preparation, scanning and indexing. How varied is your mix? Thanks Bernard Chester, CDIA+, ICP, AIIM MIT Principal IMERGE Consulting, Pacific Northwest Office 7683 SE 27 Street, #316 Mercer Island, WA 98040 (office) 206-230-9253 (cell) 206-979-7389 mailto:[log in to unmask] List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance