Most people still prefer paper over electronic documents - why not try using infoRouter?
15th February 2012
Improved sustainability, reduced printing costs and easier storage and management are all factors contributing to the move to the paperless office. However, a recent survey commissioned by Two Sides found that approximately 70 percent of respondents prefer reading information contained in paper form over electronic editions.
The survey found that the majority of respondents believe paper records offer a sustainability boost compared to electronic ones in terms of long-term storage, while most also prefer the tacit feel of paper more than holding an electronic device. This increased understanding that paper records can be more sustainable than electronic versions is important, as Two Sides explained that the belief that paper-based systems are less green than electronic solutions is a misconception built from age-old stereotypes that are no longer valid, according to the news source.
Phil Riebel, president of Two Sides, said that while most organisations realise paper storage is often more sustainable than digital, there is still a widespread misconception that paper-based communications - whether they are reports, letters, contracts or other types of files - have a negative impact on the environment. However, Riebel said credible sources are increasingly finding that paper is not unfriendly to the environment and is not among the major causes of deforestation.
Removing the misconception that paper manufacturing has an adverse affect on forests around the world is important. The Two Sides survey found deforestation to be one of the greatest concerns of respondents to the survey when it comes to using paper records. However, Riebel told the news source other factors are contributing much more to the loss of trees, as paper making has become a much more environmentally-concious industry.
If businesses respond to this information and begin turning back to paper records for a larger amount of their operations, they will need to consider storage and management issues that come along with the move. Working with a records management company can ease this transition substantially, as the partnership gives organisations access to a number of resources that are essential when dealing with a shift to paper records.
Document Genetics offer a document management software called infoRouter. infoRouter is a collaborative document portal which connects information to employees, wherever their location in the world. As infoRouter is web based, users simply employ a standard web browser to gain access to their information, whether they are working from home, on the move or office based. All you need is a browser. Simple! If you would like more information please visit www.document-management-software.co.uk/inforouter
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