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1 How the MFP Contributes to the Paperless — and Paper-Efficient — Office

Epson by Larry Trevarthen, Epson America

As the office market has evolved from desktops to mobile, the multifunction printer (MFP) has evolved as well. Not only is the MFP the critical printer for high impact color documents in the office, it is also a fundamental element of the digital ecosystem with its scan and mobile integration. In this sense, the MFP bridges the gap between the paper and digital environment. Today, in addition to print, copy, scan and fax, MFPs offer connectivity and fully integrated solutions on both laser and business inkjet platforms.

2 The Three Phases of ‘Paperlessness’

elicker by Lance Elicker, Van Ausdall & Farrar

Chances are you have heard the term “the paperless office” — if not by reading this magazine, by working at a company that has attempted to go paperless, or by seeing the term on TV or social media. Before discussing the value of the paperless office, however, it is important to understand what the paperless office is. In my opinion, it is more of a concept or philosophy rather than something that can be bought and procured. I realize some of you reading this are going to disagree with me, but at least hear me out. What does it mean to be paperless? What is the value of being paperless? How can going paperless work against a company? What does it mean to be paperless?

3 Digitization Means Different Things to Different People

equorum by Scott Brandt, eQuorum

The digital transformation is on and it is affecting everyone. For some industries, it has created total disruption (can you say Blockbuster and Kodak?) For others it has been an irritant. But it is gaining momentum. Yet a McKinsey study showed that, on average, industries are currently less than 40 percent digitized. As the digital wave is at least a decade or more old, this is somewhat surprising. Some industries, like automotive, are less than 32 percent digitized. Trying to put percentages on this transition, however, is difficult and made harder in terms of how we define digitization and what areas of a company we are focusing on.

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