Business Classification Schemes

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Business Classification Schemes

Does this sound familiar in your organisation?

  • Difficult to track and locate files and documents
  • Lots of individual systems/processes
  • High duplication of documents
  • Just can’t find what you need to get your job done

...then read on!

What is a Business Classification Scheme?

A Business Classification Scheme, also known as a Classification, is a tool used to assist an organisation to order their information, records and documents in a logical and consistent manner across the organisation.

How can a Classification be applied?

There are a number of ways in which a Classification can be applied within an organisation, these include:

  • As a naming convention for physical files;
  • As an electronic folder structure on a shared network drive;
  • Within an Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS); and
  • As a navigational tool for an intranet or website.
Are there any benefits in developing a Business Classification Scheme?

There are many benefits for an organisation to develop a Classification, these include:

  • Assisting in breaking down the silos between divisions and workgroups;
  • Increased collaboration and sharing of information across the organisation;
  • Significant improvement in the efficiency of processing, searching, locating and managing information;
  • A considerable reduction in the reliance on specialised knowledge; and
  • A significant reduction in the duplication of information.

If you think your organisation could benefit from FYB’s experience in developing Classifications please click here to contact us.