Ordnerplans
Ordnerplan (plural Ordnerplans) is a systematic scheme for organizing documents stored in physical folders or binders within an organization. It defines categories, codes, and a hierarchical structure used to file documents and guide retrieval. In archival and records-management practice, it is closely related to the Aktenplan, the formal plan for records.
The primary purpose is to improve findability, ensure consistency, support compliance with retention policies, and simplify
Typical structure is hierarchical. Top-level categories might include Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Projects, and Compliance, with
Development usually starts with scope definition and stakeholder input, followed by inventory of common documents. The
Practical considerations include avoiding over-nesting, aligning with digital document management, and integrating with retention schedules and
An example structure could be: 1 Administration; 2 Finance; 3 Human Resources; 4 Projects. Within Administration: