Paper processes are slow, unreliable, and impossible to search. Here’s how to identify which ones to digitise first.
Paper Processes That Should Go Digital
- Sign-in books: Visitor logs, attendance registers, job sign-off sheets.
- Inspection checklists: Fire safety checks, vehicle inspections, equipment walkarounds.
- Incident reports: Accident forms, near-miss reports, complaint records.
- Approval forms: Holiday requests, purchase approvals, expense claims.
- Compliance records: Training logs, certification copies, audit records.
Benefits of Going Digital
- Searchable: Find any record in seconds.
- Automatic reminders: Paper doesn’t remind you when something expires.
- Audit trail: Every entry timestamped and attributed.
- Accessible: Access from any device, anywhere.
Pick the process that causes the most pain — usually compliance tracking or scheduling — and start there.
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