We all have our own battles with FAT- the good majority of us are always looking to trim a little here and a little there - and now analysts are telling us that once again 2013 will be another year of trimming the fat from businesses. Here is Paperless' take on effective trimming.
At Paperless Solutions we don't see lean business as a daunting task - unlike how we view diets.
Creating lean business processes are a key aspect of our software solutions. And unlike most software in the ECM (Enterprise Content Management) space, the OnBase Software we use is modular - so you only buy the module that addresses the problem you are looking to solve. Then when you want to expand the paperless process or improved workflow further - you add on. So you won't be stuck with a bunch of functionality in your software that you will never use ( "Fat with software").
When evaluating lean initiatives, the ROI (Return on Investment) must be considered - with ECM, you get ROI in many buckets- some very visual (less paper being purchased, recycled, thrown away, printed; fewer copiers, repair people, toner, paper jams); and other ROIs that must be bench-marked in advance (time to respond or complete actions or orders, projects, approvals; accuracy) etc.
So, as with diets, planning is key to success with lean initiatives, first you must understand what business process needs trimming, then get a solution that addresses that issue, without re-distributing the fat elsewhere (fat with software). And, before getting started you must define a way to evaluate success once your project is completed - and actually carry it through. Just imagine how slim your business will look when you can show the before and after!
215.266.0848 / sales@paperless.com
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