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How long will it take you to retrieve the files you need with differing document management systems?

Step 1

You need some information from a document to complete a piece of work.

Step 2

The document is only available in a hard copy that is stored away.
It could be in one of three places.

1. Filed in a filing cabinet in your office.
2. Kept in a dedicated room for storing documents & files.
3. Kept in off-site storage ran by an external company.

Step 3

IF...

• You are dealing with scenario number one- You will need to leave your desk and search through the filing cabinet, hoping the document has not been moved from where it has been filed.
• You are dealing with scenario number two- You will need to leave your desk and your office, find the room that stores the files, search through the files and hope that no one has moved it.
• You are dealing with scenario number three- You will need to contact the company which deals with the storage of your documents and ask to be sent your document. This may take up to a week, meaning your work will be put on hold until then. END.

Step 4

For scenarios one and two, you will then need to return to your desk to continue your work with the information you have just found. END.

Alternatively...

If you have had all of your documents scanned and placed into a digital document management system, here's how your step by step process will look.

Step 1

You need some information from a document to complete some work.

Step 2

The document is available in a digital format on the computer right in front of you.

Step 3

You open up the digital document management system or online platform and text search your document.

Step 4

There is your document, ready to read, edit and share as you wish. END.

As you can see, it is much more straightforward to deal with documents in a digital document management system than it is to go searching for hard copies which may not be where you think they are.

Here at Pearl Scan, we offer a range of document scanning solutions to help your organisation benefit from saving time, money and space. If you would like some more information on our document scanning and document management services, please get in touch today.

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Provide better customer service with document scanning. Set your efficiency soaring with improved document management systems.

Do you often find the customer service lagging in your company due to poor accessibility of information? Your speed of customer service can be improved greatly if you switch your document management to digital.

How It Works

When you store your customer's information on hard copy documents stored away in filing cabinets it becomes increasingly difficult to find the files when you need them. If you are on the phone to the customer at the time and have to delay the call to find what you need, it will provoke a negative response from them. They will not appreciate having to wait when they just want an answer to a question or complaint.

So, what can you do?

You need to collect all of those files and customer information and have them scanned into a digital format. Once digitised, they can be placed into a system to make it simple to access the information you need at the click of a button, like this;

"Hello, customer service. How can I help?"
"Hi, I've got a query about my contract."
"Sure. Can I take your name and the first line of your address please?"
"Yes, it's Angela Jones of 41 Carnarvon Street."
[Typing]
"Ok Angela, I have the details of your contract here now. What's your query?"

See, how quick was that?! Especially when the alternative is this;

"Hello customer service. How can I help?"
"Hi, I've got a query about my contract."
"Certainly, can you tell me the details of your contract?"
"Well...[explains the details]...so can you help me?"
"I'm afraid I'm going to need to find your file and take a look at this for you. Can I call you back in half an hour once I've found it?"
"What kind of customer service is this? I'm busy and I just wanted a quick answer to my query."
"I'm sorry madam, I'll try and get back to you as soon as possible."

In this scenario, not only is there a lack of a personal touch when the employee knows nothing about the customer's contract, but the customer has also shown her displeasure at the service she is being provided with so she probably won't continue giving her custom to the company once the contract is up.

Every company that cares about their reputation will do everything they can to ensure they have exceptional customer service so why not take up a solution which could make that job easier? Digital documents bring a large number of benefits with them, particularly with regards to efficiency.

In What Ways Does Document Scanning Improve Efficiency?

• Documents are easier to access causing less delay to processes
• Documents can be edited without the need to print out a new one
• Documents can be shared quickly for instant replies and amendments

Pearl Scan Can Help

Here at Pearl Scan, we understand that successful companies don't have the time to go through backlogs of files and documents and scan them all themselves. This is why we offer a fully bespoke document scanning service for those companies, organisations and individuals wanting to reap the benefits of going digital without blowing the budget or wasting time. Our document scanning process is quick and simple yet effective and we provide free consultancy throughout so you know exactly what you're getting and how you can maintain your digital document management system once it has been set up. We also provide data capture services for customer feedback forms.

If you would like your customer service department to run as smoothly and effectively as scenario one, and who wouldn't, get in touch today for a free, no obligation quote.
 

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According to WRAP's Green Office Guide, there are six 'printing culprits' in every office. Which one are you?

Let's take a look at the six different categories before you make your mind up...

The Pointless Printer

WRAP's definition: "Prints everything just because they like to have a hard copy of all documents, even emails."

These kinds of printers will end up with filing cabinets, folders and boxes of documents filling their offices to the brim.

The Competitive Printer

Wrap's definition: "The bigger the pile of what they perceive to be 'crucial' documents, the more important they think they look."

This person's documents will not be filed away but will be taking up huge amounts of space on their desk leaving very little room to work efficiently.

The 'Old School' Printer

Wrap's definition: "Feels they can't possibly comment on an email request without printing it off to read it and thinks it is impossible to edit documents by looking at them on screen – can only do so by printing off and writing amendments on the paper copy."

This worker's struggle to adapt to the digital age results in a mountain of paperwork and waste.

The Hasty Printer

Wrap's definition: "Presses the 'P' button before checking quantity, length, etc of the document and watches as 20 copies of a 200-page document in full colour come out of the printer, and then rolls their eyes as if the printer is at fault."

We've all been there, absentmindedly pressing print and then ending up waiting by the printer for hours. More often than not, the document won't be needed again anyway and if it is it's stored away so deeply that no one can find it.

The Sneaky Printer

Wrap's definition: "Acutely aware they are overprinting, and that such practice is frowned upon, but can't live without their paper – so gets in early or stays late to make copious amounts of what is possibly personal printing so no one sees them."

Whichever way you look at it, this is not a good approach to have, not only for the environment's sake but for the sake of your reputation within the company.

The Model Printer

Wrap's definition: "Double-sided, recycled paper. Only prints what is essential and likes to share documents with the rest of the team."

Here at Pearl Scan, we appreciate these kinds of people. They are environmentally aware and are also saving the company money and space by keeping print to a minimum. If you take steps to become the Model Printer then why not clear the existing documents from your office too. You could get them scanned and converted into digital format then they will be accessible at any time, from anywhere and the space they will take up will be purely digital space. If you are one of the other kinds of office printers then maybe you should consider cutting back on the printing to help you company's green credentials and save them money as well as clear up some space in your office.

To find out how Pearl Scan can change your bad printing habits through document scanning and document management systems, get in touch today. For a free, no obligation quote for your scanning project, complete our online form by following the relevant links below.

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When searching for the best scanning service for your needs, there are many things you need to consider. Here we have a run-down of the five most important things to think about when you hire a scanning company.

Services

The first thing you need to think about is what service you are looking for exactly. If your company doesn't have the capabilities to deliver their documents to the scanning bureau, then you must focus your search solely on services that offer collection of documents. It would also be a bonus for your company if that was done for free or already included in the price. You also need to consider how easy it is to tailor those services to the needs of your company. The idea is not to have to bend over backwards for your scanning project to be completed. You want a service that gets the job done without you needing to worry so you can focus on more important things.

Cost

It goes without saying that you must look for a service whose prices fit within your budget. You will need to check that there is no hidden extras that could take the costs over the price you are willing to pay. Often getting written confirmation for the price of the package will be enough to assure you won't be landed with an unexpected bill.

Quality

While you may be looking for the cheapest scanning deal, it is also important to ensure you get the quality you want as well as a cheap price. Scanning equipment is not cheap so usually a company offering 'too good to be true' prices will not offer as good quality as those offering competitive prices for good quality images. Doing a bit of research will be enough to tell you what price is reasonable and competitive for the service you require.

Security

When you hire scanning services, you want to know that your documents, photos etc. will be safe and secure so make sure you check for security accreditations, data confidentiality and how secure their premises are. If you're unsure about the security of the company, you are within your rights to request to see the scanning bureau before committing your custom. Some might deem it a little cheeky to request to visit, but at the end of the day, you and your company are making an investment, one that could save you so much more in the long run, so you want to make sure you go with the right services for you.

Aftercare

When it comes to getting value for money, you want to look for services which offer some sort of aftercare. Whether that's delivering your digital or hard copy documents back to you or securely shredding and disposing of the paper files. It is important that once the scanning project is done, you are not left to deal with the final details. If you have had your documents placed onto a digital document management system, you should receive consultancy from the company on how it works and what to do if there is a problem.

We think those are the most important things to consider when hiring scanning services. If you can think of any more, feel free to get in touch through our social media channels.

Here at Pearl Scan, we offer bespoke scanning solutions which tick all of the above. If you would like some more information on the scanning services we offer, including document scanning, feel free to explore our websites or get in touch for a free, no obligation, quote for your scanning project.

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Document scanning has been providing a lifeline for organisations within the healthcare sector for many years now.

Document scanning can literally save lives. As shocking or even ridiculous as it may sound, in a roundabout way, this statement is true.

Benefits of Document Scanning for the Healthcare Sector

Document scanning and medical records scanning can provide numerous benefits to all organisations but the healthcare sector can not only benefit themselves but they can also pass these onto their patients.

Efficiency-

The efficiency benefit comes about as a result of easier accessibility to documents such as patient's records etc. This quick efficiency will benefit both the organisation and its patients as a result of more patients being seen when their records can be accessed quicker for quicker diagnoses.

Cost Savings-

The less an organisation costs to run, the more money they can put into ensuring their patients receive the best possible care. With document scanning, the need to print out documents and pay for document storage is eliminated.

Space Savings-

As I've just mentioned, the need for document storage is reduced or even eliminated completely with document scanning solutions. Where files were usually stored in cabinets, boxes and folders cluttering up offices or even corridors, that space can now be freed up and utilised in an improved way.

What Does Document Scanning Mean For the Future of Healthcare?

More and more healthcare organisations have begun the transition to become fully digital organisations. The benefits mentioned above will start to come into effect almost immediately cutting patient waiting times and saving organisations a lot of money in the process. If more organisations decide to have their documents scanned and implement a digital document management system, the future of healthcare across the UK will look much brighter.

Pearl Scan's Pledge

Here at Pearl Scan, we have successfully completed a number of scanning projects for healthcare organisations who are already reaping the benefits of going digital. If you would like some more information on how Pearl Scan can tailor document scanning services to your exact needs, get in touch today or request a free, no obligation quote by following the relevant links below.

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