Forms Processing

For many organisations, in-house forms processing can be an expensive and time consuming undertaking. A problem that can be readily resolved by assigning the task to Scan Conversion Services.

Indeed with our potent forms processing service SCS not only scans completed forms, but then electronically converts the contents to your precise specifications. Forms can be in an almost unlimited variety of formats, from single pages to many pages, and can include those requiring written answers, the ticking of boxes or the entering of numerical amounts.

Benefits

• Less expensive than manually keying information.
• Fewer errors.
• Data is available more quickly.
• Comprehensive validation ensures high data quality.
• No problems with peak loads.
• No delays as a consequence of in-house staff sickness.
• Faster access to data.
• Forms can be accessed online and viewed as scanned images.
• No requirement to create an ad-hoc data entry application.
• Ability to capture hand written information.
• Ability to create and manage an Internet version of your forms on-line.

Such benefits markedly contrast with the traditional manual in-house processing of forms that can typically present problems such as:

• Limited staff numbers can mean that peak loads cannot be readily catered for.
• Data quality can suffer from inadequate validation tools.
• Staff illness or holidays can delay forms processing.
• The cost of internal staff :
  • Office Space
  • Computer Equipment
  • Training
  • Government charges

Consider the following: