Data Entry Costs

Traditional Data Entry Model –

Using the Data Entry Vendor’s System

In the traditional model, customers send scanned images or hard-copy documents to the data entry vendor whose operators key into the vendor’s system, and when finished an output data file is returned to the customer. In this model, there is a myriad of processes and decision points that can greatly affect the cost.

• Document Handling
• Document Scanning
• Programming
• Other Start-up Activities
• Data Input Process
• Required Accuracy
• Required Turnaround time
• Frequency and Volume
• Ongoing Project Management