Copier paper is a significant expense. Depending on the size, structure, and primary business operations of an organization, the biggest cost saving opportunity, and the amount of potential savings, may differ. The company's system of storing reports electronically enables employees to view, download, or print reports archived in the company's data centers from their own workstations. Implementing this system has helped the company conserve paper, improve efficiency, and reduce the need for paper storage. Prior to initiating the electronic filing system, employees could only obtain reports by ordering complete printed copies.
Employees now can save resources by viewing reports on-line or printing individual pages.
AMP, Inc., an electronics manufacturer, established a returnable tote program for shipping products to its customers. The company also realized substantial savings through a 66 percent reduction in metal waste.