Paperfree Trade Savings, According to Nathan Associates Inc 

• Save €5 - €65 per invoice ranging from basic to fully automated business process including banking and transport services.

• Save €0.43 per ton (7.5%) in communication costs, reducing the use of courier, fax, and telex services.

• Save €1.40 per ton (22.3%) in handling time; boosting staff productivity by eliminating the need for paper.

• Save €0.42 per ton (6.8%) in time otherwise lost finding and correcting errors, eliminating opportunities for keying errors. Save €1.12per ton (17.9%) in trade finance and working capital costs, Expediting payments.

• Save €1.34 per ton (21.3%) in shipping costs, reducing the need to amend orders.

• Save €1.52 per ton (24.2%) in fixed costs and administrative charges, making greater use of ICT and reducing the need to re-key documents. 

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