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Why Is Paper Filing Still Here? I Thought The World Was Going Paperless? What Happened To The Paperless Office???
I thought the world was going paperless. What happened to the paperless office? Didn't imaging take over paper files 20 years ago?Well, not so fast. Yes, technologies available today allow and enable both the digitizing of existing paper documents and complete records, as well as the original creation of records which never did or will live on a piece of paper. This is what we refer to today as electronic records, digital fi
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Mar 9th 2017
Top 10 Reasons to not get Organized
Top 10 Reasons to not get
Organized1) Hunting for important documents adds excitement to a boring schedule.2) Stacking papers on your desk protects it from ultraviolet radiation.3) Being as confused as everyone else helps you fit in.4) Moving piles of paper keeps you in shape.5) If you understood what you were doing, you would be terrified.6) Confusion brings out the best in you.7) Organization kills creativity.8) Shuffling papers prevents dust from piling up.9) Your coworkers will never find w
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Mar 9th 2017
How Did Color-Coded Filing Become "The Thing" In The World Of Records Management?
So back in the 50's and 60's, someone had the brilliant idea of adding color to traditional batches of files, mostly in the medical office. That someone was TAB Products Company, based in Palo Alto, California. They devised a rather intelligent system of adding consistent colors to associated letters and numbers, which would in turn create bands or rows of matched color along the group of files. Here, a picture is worth a thousand words - have a look:Quickly, key benefits
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Feb 26th 2017
FilingSupplies.com Releases New Website with Updated Features
Fresh and new for 2023, provider and e-tailor of filing systems and specialty filing products, FilingSupplies.com has released a beautifully designed and user interface-friendly enhanced website. As the go-to for many national law firms, hospitals, doctors, dentists, government offices, businesses, financial and educational institutions for nearly 10 years now, FilingSupplies.com has committed to delivering increasing value to it's customer base. This latest move delivers a near
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Feb 24th 2017