For documents already processed and physically stored called back-files, scanning can be beneficial if:
- The documents are accessed frequently
- You require distributed and/or simultaneous access to the documents:
- By employees in different departments
- By employees in different locations
- Need to allow online access to customers, clients, partners, etc.
- The documents need to be retained for a long period of time
- The documents are vital and you need backup copies to prepare for disaster recovery
- The cost of storage exceeds the cost of a document management system