McDermott Associates
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Pharmacia Pharmacia

New Building & Classification System

500 persons

Brief

Survey files in all Milton Keynes offices

Detail storage requirements for new buildings and liaise with architects on planning

Manage all file moves and physically pack and unpack all



Activities

Carried out complete file audit

Input and analysed survey data

Produced "from-to" schedules

Team assisted staff with archiving, disposal and file conversions

Advised on scanning of vital records

Packed and unpacked all files over several weekend moves



Outcome

Staff experienced "business as usual" start on first day back after moves

Improved information retrieval

Positive attitude to new environment