People get hung up these days on comparing the value of a print edition with that of an electronic one, and for some titles, the differences are not all that great. But we're really talking about two completely different products and different reading experiences, so the comparisons may not be appropriate.
It's becoming clear that offices are not producing the copy and print volumes they once did.
Doc has discovered quite few interesting MPS guidelines and requirements by visiting various State websites where most documents (including contracts and bid requests) are public information.
The release of SiteAudit v5.0 provides MPS providers with an integrated assessment report that utilizes key performance indicators (KPIs) built into SiteAudit software. The integration means a separate audit tool is not required.
The key to print's future, in my opinion, is the functionality of print.
The ability to redirect print jobs from bad printers to good ones is functionality every MPS provider has wanted for years. If implemented successfully it should substantially enhance MPS profit margins and lower customers' costs
Unfortunately, neither Amazon nor Barnes and Noble, maker of the Nook, report sales figures so it's a little hard to get accurate information.
The whole point of a visual presentation is that it is suppose to make an impression and convey information in a memorable way that sticks with the audience. Sure, sometimes you need a printed copy for back-up or follow-up, but that should be considered the exception, not the norm.
Cummins is on track to cut printing by an astonishing 36 million pages in just one year, generating a projected annual savings of $2 million. In overall costs, Cummins has seen its expenses drop by 62 percent on a monthly basis. The reduction in annual paper consumption saves the equivalent of 4,000 trees along with a projected greenhouse gas avoidance of 605 metric tons.
Will managed print services contracts cannibalize machine and supplies sales for traditional printer manufacturers?
