Transition to paperless forwarding at Valmet Automotive
Vuorio, Anna (2020)
Vuorio, Anna
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202101011002
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202101011002
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The objective for this thesis was to determine the possibilities for electronic forwarding process at Valmet Automotive Uusikaupunki. The purpose was to map out whether or not it would be possible to make the transition in the current situation or what changes should be done in order for the implementation to be successful.
The research started by gathering information from work environment in the beginning of the year 2020, as well as from the internet, articles, and studies. Meetings were held at work environment during June-July 2020 to discuss the main issues in this matter. Qualitative methods were used in data collection.
The result of this thesis was that Valmet Automotive definitely has the abilities and readiness to take over paperless processes. There were no legislative barriers which would prevent the archiving of documents in electronic form. The only document that must be retained in its original form is ATR customs document.
In conclusion, completely paperless processes were not a realistic goal for the organization at the moment but should definitely be further explored for future references. Valmet Automotive should introduce an Electronic Document Management System for forwarding documents, which would be a step ahead in the inevitable transition to paperless processes.
The research started by gathering information from work environment in the beginning of the year 2020, as well as from the internet, articles, and studies. Meetings were held at work environment during June-July 2020 to discuss the main issues in this matter. Qualitative methods were used in data collection.
The result of this thesis was that Valmet Automotive definitely has the abilities and readiness to take over paperless processes. There were no legislative barriers which would prevent the archiving of documents in electronic form. The only document that must be retained in its original form is ATR customs document.
In conclusion, completely paperless processes were not a realistic goal for the organization at the moment but should definitely be further explored for future references. Valmet Automotive should introduce an Electronic Document Management System for forwarding documents, which would be a step ahead in the inevitable transition to paperless processes.