Why is document imaging so important? When document imaging first hit the scene the primary driver was to make organizations more efficient. With regulations and corporate accountability, attention turned to risk reduction and compliance. Compliance issues lead organizations to champion solutions that help mitigate risk. As often is the case, history repeats itself as budgets for scanning and capture implementations are once again being justified by efficiency and productivity gains. This paper lists the top three ways to justify your document imaging project. ● Prioritize your project drivers ● Identify the areas that have the most to gain from the project ● Get buy-in from all stakeholders with a concrete Return on Investment