How to think about it
Start with the problem and process, then move to specific models.
The most common mistake is choosing models only by appearance or the footprint of a single cabinet. In practice, it is better to define the document type, access frequency and the number of people working with the same record base first.
- • For active records, prioritise filing cabinets and models that reduce retrieval time.
- • For binders and operational folders, compare office cabinets and closed shelving by capacity and access pattern.
- • For plans, maps and large-format documentation, use the SRM family instead of improvised storage layouts.
