A well-executed RFP can make all the difference between attracting a partner who merely meets expectations and one who exceeds them.

In print buying, many common mistakes can lead to unnecessary expenses, delays, and frustration. It's crucial to dispel some myths about print jobs and bidding processes and learn how to avoid risks by optimizing buyer and marketer communication. For example, did you...

In-plant print shops are essential in any organization. They are a shared resource for printing materials, making them much more efficient. However, many in-plant managers often encounter mistakes that can harm the organization and their print shop operation. At...

Self-managing your fleet of print devices yourself or with a Managed Print Services (MPS) provider are essential for larger organizations that rely on document management and printing services. With so many options available, it can be easy to make mistakes that can...

Anyone who has worked in an office setting is all too familiar with the printing environment. It's one of the most commonly used processes in any business; whether it's a report for your boss or handouts for a meeting, printing can be a necessary part of life in the...

The democratization of print has significantly increased the use of paper. It is well-known that the more devices there are, the more print (and paper) there will be. Everyone in the industry knows that paper is expensive. In fact, it is costly to buy, print, sort and...

Printing in color can be expensive, especially if you are unaware of the costs it implies. It is no secret that color printing is more expensive; the fact is that it costs up to ten times as much as black and white. For this reason, the high cost of printing in color...

Many years ago, the pricing model for many businesses was based on the number of resources used. This was known as the 'utility' pricing approach, which meant customers would only pay for what they used, such as $0.02 per mono page. While this provided more certainty...

Have you ever wondered how much money your business could save if you stop using A3 (or 11x17) MFDs? What if we told you that savings could be up to $25 million? We know it might sound crazy. However, we have the facts that back this up. But before digging into the...

Organizing the printing fleet in your company might be a challenging task. Many people will provide different opinions and ideas on where each device should be and the distance between them. When we start working with a new client, one of the main questions we get...

Congratulations! You are ready to purchase your next print device. You have already looked for some options at an excellent price, and you are sure you are making the right choice. But hold up, before buying that, there is some information you should consider, and...

Have you ever asked yourself how much printing your organization does? The answer might surprise you, as it is likely higher than what's on paper. The total print environment for a company is a significant expense. Yet, few business leaders know the total cost, the...

It’s easy to think that print is gradually becoming obsolete with the digital transformation buzz and technological advancements. However, studies have shown that printed material is still in demand, and companies spend millions of dollars on printing each year. The...

It may seem that having a printing fleet for your company is a simple choice; however, you should understand that choosing the right number and type of devices for your fleet isn't easy, especially with so many options on the market. Many businesses waste money on...

Written by Keith Nickoloff Originally posted in In-Plant Impressions If you could redesign the in-plant model for today’s world, what would you do differently? Which services would you include?It was more than 60 years ago when in-plant printing operations came into...

Print without optimization can be cumbersome and expensive for every organization. The unforeseen spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced printing fleet management in several ways. It has compelled organizations across industries to reevaluate their print...

This is an edited version of the webinar titled “Important steps for an effective return-to-office print strategy,” delivered by our founder Keith Nickoloff on March 16th, 2022.Even though COVID had a significant impact on our daily activities and changed how we...

Because print can be a pain and very expensive at times, it requires our attention. To help, we put together the five most important metrics that define the “health” of any organization’s office print environment so you can see where your organization can save money...

This is an edited version of a speech titled “The View From Heaven”, delivered by our founder Keith Nickoloff at an industry conference in 2018.In this blog, I will attempt to offer you a point-of-view about three questions that will define the future of printing and...

People print because they want to or they have to. Whether they’re in their offices, on the road, or at home; in internal production centers; or with third-party providers, people have to print because of regulations, processes, or workflows that have been built on a...