--- title: [INFOGRAPHIC] Top 5 Reasons to Move from Document Management to ECM description: Document management focuses on document storage and retrieval while ECM allow you to capture, store, integrate, access, process, and measure your content. image: https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/Top%205%20Reasons%20to%20Move%20from%20Document%20Management%20to%20ECM%20Infographic.jpg --- - [Customer Support](https://www.totalprosource.com/support) - [Join Our Team](https://www.totalprosource.com/careers) [![logo-m](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/logo-m.svg)](https://www.totalprosource.com/) - [Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions) - [IT Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions) - [Managed IT Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/managed-it-services) - [Cybersecurity](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/cybersecurity) - [Business Continuity](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/business-continuity) - [Hosted Voice](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/hosted-voice) - [Cloud Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/cloud-solutions) - [Managed Content Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services) - [Digital Transformation](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/digital-transformation) - [Business Process Optimization](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/business-process-optimization) - [Accounts Payable Automation](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/ap-automation) - [Document Management for SMBs](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/document-management-smbs) - [Print Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions) - [Managed Print Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions/managed-print-services) - [Copiers & Printers](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions/copiers-printers) - [Production Print](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions/production-print) - [Industries](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries) - [Education](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/education) - [Healthcare](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/healthcare) - [Government](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/government) - [Manufacturing & Distribution](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/manufacturing-distribution) - [Banking & Financial Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/banking-financial-services) - [Legal](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/legal) - [Non-Profit & Religious](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/non-profit-religious) - [Small & Medium-Sized Businesses](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/small-medium-sized-businesses) - [Professional Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/professional-services) - [Resources](https://www.totalprosource.com/resources) - [Who We Are](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are) - [About](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/about) - [TotalPro Experience](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/totalpro-experience) - [History](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/history) - [Awards](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/awards) - [Community Involvement](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/community-involvement) - [Locations](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/locations) - [Contact](https://www.totalprosource.com/contact-us) Speak With a Solutions ExpertContact Menu**Close** ### Sales or General Inquiries Our business is built on helping you leveraging technology for strategic advantage. 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[Contact Support](https://www.totalprosource.com/support) [1.888.698.0763](tel:18886980763) ![](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Prosource_August2020/images/close.svg) ### Contact a Solutions Expert # \[INFOGRAPHIC\] Top 5 Reasons to Move from Document Management to ECM By: [Danielle Hoverman](https://blog.totalprosource.com/author/danielle-hoverman) February 27, 2017 *[![Top 5 Reasons to Move from Document Management to ECM Infographic.jpg](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Top%205%20Reasons%20to%20Move%20from%20Document%20Management%20to%20ECM%20Infographic.jpg?width=437&name=Top%205%20Reasons%20to%20Move%20from%20Document%20Management%20to%20ECM%20Infographic.jpg)](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/Top%205%20Reasons%20to%20Move%20from%20Document%20Management%20to%20ECM%20Infographic.pdf)* *Click on image to enlarge* Document management focuses on document storage and retrieval while enterprise content management (ECM) allow you to capture, store, integrate, access, process, and measure your content - adding key functionality that document management lacks. **1. Scalability** Unlike document management, ECM is a complete solution that provides the flexibility and scalability to meet organization-wide needs - from operations and administrative departments to customer service. **2. Removes Manual Processes** Document management systems lack sophisticated automated workflows. ECM systems use automation to speed processes by ensuring your content gets into the right hands at the right time. **3. Mitigates Risk** Traditionally, document management systems provide basic storage and retrieval functionality. ECM features automated workflows that eliminate errors associated with manual processing, providing transparency into processes while supporting compliance efforts. **4. Retains More Content Types** Unlike many document management systems, ECM allows you to store every content type - like paper forms, photos, and CAD drawings - making your organization’s information instantly retrievable. **5. Streamlines Processes with Integrations** Document management systems have problems integrating with other IT systems. ECM integrates with any line-of-business application, giving users instant access to the data and information they need, when they need it - speeding up processes company-wide. **\[You Might Also Like: Blog Article - ["What is Enterprise Content Management and Why You Need It"](https://blog.totalprosource.com/what-is-enterprise-content-management-and-why-you-need-it)\]** Document management focuses on document storage and retrieval while enterprise content management (ECM) allow you to capture, store, integrate, access, process, and measure your content - adding key functionality that document management lacks. Documents drive business processes which is why it’s crucial to utilize technology to streamline business processes for increased efficiencies and ROI. The Prosource Document Automation team is ready to help your business make the move from document management to ECM. We provide more than just industry-leading ECM solutions, but the analysis, planning, training, and close collaborative approach that ensure your success and ROI. We begin by learning your business, discovering inefficiencies, making process improvements, and tailoring the solution to fit your unique needs. To learn more about Prosource’s Document Automation solutions and to get in touch with an expert, please call 888.698.0763 or visit totalprosource.com. 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