File Plans
Fast and efficient information retrieval should be the number one objective of any RIM program.
From traditional filing structures to functions-derived classification schemes to metadata-based taxonomies, or any combination thereof of the above.
Why Do We Still Need File Plans?
While it is true that today's search engines are powerful (millions of search results in a fraction of a second); they do not necessarily produce the information we require without browsing through 10's, 100's or even 1000's of irrelevant documents.
A file plan helps organizes the information in groups and categories that facilitates their retrieval and ultimately their disposal.
When used with modern search engines, the file plan helps users quickly find specific documents stored in large document repositories.
