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1. What is Document Management?
   Introduction to Document Management Document management is a frequently overused set of words defined by many technology vendors to mean everything from making sure that no two people use the same file name, to managing large repositories of millions of documents for the purpose of supporting a series of specific document driven business processes. Its hard to know what the various vendors mean by "document management" without further time consuming analysis. The point of this article is to cut through that noise and provide you with some of the basics that will help make your solution ...
2. Kofax Express: Bringing Document Scanning to the Rest of Us
   Article Abstract: Many businesses are looking for an easier way to streamline the mountains of paper documents their organizations generate, and while they wait, they continue to rely on outdated practices. To satisfy this need, Kofax has drawn on its two decades of experience to introduce Kofax Express. Combining many of the benefits of legacy document capture solutions, Kofax Express is simple to install, easy to learn and integrates seamlessly with existing applications. This white paper discusses the features and benefits of Kofax Express and the ROI that can be achieved by implementi ...
3. Clear Cost Model Allows Easy ROI Calculations
   Article Abstract: Return on Investment (ROI) is at the heart of every significant business decision. In the simplest of terms it is a measure of what you get for what you give. Research by Ohio State University found that 4 out of 5 buyers seek “value” before price. In other words, most people will give more to get more. Article Excerpt: “Value” includes Quality, Flexibility of the offering and Availability all as a function of Price. “Quality” means the product delivers what is required (or wanted) and does what is promised. Economists call ...
4. Simple Web-based Service Solves Age Old Problems with Paper Invoices
   Article Abstract: The major challenge that accounts payable departments have always faced is the cost and hassle of handling paper invoices. Paper invoices are inherently difficult to control, manage, and distribute. When you measure the characteristics of paper invoices up against the major tasks that accounts payable departments are required to accomplish, you begin to see where the disconnect comes from. Article: There is no easy fool proof way of routing paper invoices for approvals or to access them to solve everyday business questions. An ever bigger challenge is the cost of ...
5. Tomorrow’s Promise of e-Invoicing is Delivered Today for a Quarter
   Article Abstract: Technology is a powerful driver for economic growth from two perspectives. First, as Tom Peters observed it “allows organizations to create business models in ways never dreamed of in earlier times.” Examples of this include electronic commerce (the fastest growing retail segment), virtual corporations and cross-continental project collaboration. These business models could not exist without the use of computer technology. In addition, they replaced business models that were more costly and less productive. Article Excerpt: Beyond creating new busine ...
6. Finally a Bridge to Pure e-invoicing
   Article Abstract: The introduction of mini and micro computers to the business community in the 1980s created an unprecedented explosion of productivity. With that growth in productivity came an economic inflection point like none other in history. The success of technology adoption lead to even greater demand and the possibilities seemed endless. Article Excerpt: One of the early adapters to computer technology was finance and accounting. These areas were traditionally the largest departments in employee headcount. The use of information systems resulted in a dramatic reductio ...
7. Enterprise Invoice Processing For the Masses
   Article Abstract: According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Accounts Payable Network, the average cost of processing an invoice for companies with less than 500 employees is $8.88, whereas companies in the largest category of 10,000 + employees reported a cost of $3.06. Also, the study reported that frontend scanning and automated workflow were implemented by only 22% of organizations with less than 500 employees, yet by over 60% of those in the largest category. Article Excerpt: The results of this survey demonstrate a clear reduction in cost when these automation solutions are impl ...
8. Improved Control and Accuracy of Invoice Processing for a Quarter (Yes, That's 25 cents)
   Article Abstract: Reducing data entry errors is an important focus in every organization. Common methods to reduce errors include improved training, incentive pay and double entry of the data. In some instances firms employ double-checking input work by another employee. Quality initiatives that began in the 1980s taught many how to more accurately measure errors and develop constructive plans to reduce them. All of these methods have some level of success in search of the elusive “zero-defect” work product. Article Excerpt: A business looks to the accounting departm ...
9. Best Practices to Successful Document Management White Paper
   Article Abstract: We want your business to be successful. In order for it to be successful, you need the right tools to guide you towards business process improvement and proper document management. With this white paper, we hope to provide you with the guidelines you need to successful document management implementation and sustainability. Article Excerpt: Have you ever thought about how much money and time your business spends on storing, searching, and retrieving information in a normal workday? Think about how many pieces of paper are printed in your office... Did you know that the ...