Why Manual Document Processing is Costing You
Manual document processing still dominates many workplaces. Even with huge advances in automation and cloud technology, plenty of organizations continue to rely on workflows that force employees to print, sort, route, and enter data manually.
And that choice costs them — big time.
According to IDC, organizations lose up to 30% of their revenue each year due to inefficiencies related to manual document handling. That’s time, money, and productivity draining away — often unnoticed until it’s too late.
The hidden costs of manual document processing
Manual workflows don’t just slow you down — they create roadblocks, introduce human error, and push teams to chase paper trails instead of driving results.
Here’s what that looks like:
Wasted time: Employees spend hours handling documents, keying in data, or hunting down approvals — instead of focusing on higher-value work.
Costly mistakes: Manual data entry often leads to errors that trigger compliance issues, revenue loss, or reputational damage.
Poor visibility: Paper-based processes prevent leaders from tracking progress or enforcing accountability in real time.
Limited scalability: As your organization grows, manual systems can’t keep up — they slow teams down and increase risk.
These inefficiencies don’t just frustrate your team — they hold your entire operation back.
The shift to smart workflow automation
You don’t have to tolerate this anymore.
Modern workflow automation replaces manual steps with streamlined, digital processes. It speeds up document flow, reduces errors, and gives your team room to focus on what really matters.
That’s exactly what Toshiba built Elevate Sky® Workflow to do.
Meet Elevate Sky® Workflow: your cloud-first document automation solution
Elevate Sky® Workflow helps businesses digitize, route, and manage documents automatically — all in the cloud.
Here’s how it transforms manual processes:
Digitize instantly: Employees can scan or upload documents from MFPs, mobile devices, and email, kicking off workflows in seconds.
Automate routing: The system categorizes and sends documents to the right team members or systems automatically.
Extract data accurately: Built-in OCR and AI tools pull key information, so teams avoid manual input and reduce mistakes.
Access files anywhere: As a cloud-first solution, Elevate Sky® Workflow lets your team work securely from any location, 24/7.
With automation handling the heavy lifting, your business processes move faster, operate with more accuracy, and scale more easily.
The bottom line
Manual document processing isn’t just outdated — it’s expensive.
When you use Elevate Sky® Workflow, you give your team a modern, efficient way to work. You save time, reduce errors, and eliminate unnecessary costs — all while setting your organization up for future growth.
See how Elevate Sky® Workflow can help you automate your business today.
