Every business has some sort of document workflow process in use. Whether that process is limited to a single individual or multiple people, a series of steps is completed to formulate the workflow process. Document workflow can consist of an invoice, order processing, email, snail mail, or other document, and it occurs every single day in every single business. Once the realization occurs regarding how often document workflow occurs each day, one begins to consider ways to improve and streamline the document workflow process to maximize time and cost savings.

Where to Begin

Simply stated, workflow is the step-by-step procedure takento complete a job. To begin considering the possibilities of automated workflow using document management, a realization that a problem exists must be present. This usually manifests itself as some point of 'pain' in the physical process of dealing with paper.

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