Sign of the Times
Webb encouraged forms suppliers and distributors to challenge the cost of an electronic alternative. “Point out cost of maintenance, infrastructure, upgrades, software leases, reliability, availability, obsolescence and storage cost versus the simplicity of paper-based systems,” she stressed.
Multipart forms come with many advantages of their own lacking in other types of forms. For instance, they are a proven way for end-user customers to maintain brand integrity. Headquartered in Columbus, Kan., Calibrated Forms, a division of Ennis, makes approximately 73 percent of its profits from multipart forms and therefore, has seen these benefits firsthand. “Multipart forms ensure that a company’s information, logo and branding are consistent on every piece of printing. There are no second or third generation photocopies of an important document. Everyone is looking at the same information,” offered Vicki Scott, sales manager.