10 Good Reasons to Go Mobile for Paper Records Storage

As records managers continue to debate the merits of electronic vs. paper records, it's apparent that the two will co-exist for the foreseeable future.  While electronic records offer easy data access and take up little physical space, paper records are durable, familiar, and easy to secure and use.  Recent statistics show that paper use continues to grow even in today's e-driven society.

When planning for paper records storage, managers must consider numerous issues. Space availability often heads the list. Given that storage typically consumes about 21% of a facility’s floor space, space efficiency is a top concern. Other common considerations include future storage needs, item security and accessibility. For many companies, high-density mobile is the storage solution that best addresses these concerns.

The concept behind mobile storage is simple

Movable storage units, which are mounted on carriages and rails, compact to eliminate aisles and free up space for more productive uses. Available in four types – manual, mechanical, electric powered and programmable electric powered – mobile systems offer many advantages over stationary shelving, and make it easier than ever to effectively manage paper records.

This white paper examines the flexibility, safety, security, and space-saving features of high density mobile systems.  Explained in detail, the white paper describes why high-density mobile storage is an obvious choice to meet the storage needs of today's record management professional.

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