Many organizations have come to realize that operating according to environmentally sound and green principles not only makes them better global citizens but can also reduce operational costs and improve the reputation of their brand. Traditional corporate printing activities can have a sizable impact on the environment.
But taking advantage of new technologies and best practices requires a bit of a road map. That’s why ALT is kicking off a 4 part-series on Managed Print Services (MPS) each month in our monthly newsletter “ALTernatives.”
In this 4-part series, we will explore opportunities for organizations to “go green” with their office and realize the greatest benefit from a corporate sustainability and cost perspective. You’ll learn how Managed Print Services offer organizations a way to operate more responsibly in their print operations.
Where Do I Begin? So where should organizations look for opportunities to “green” their office and realize the greatest benefit? In most cases, the lowest-hanging fruit with the highest return on investment falls into the following categories:
• Carbon footprint size and power consumption • Paper consumption • Obsolete equipment management • Other consumables consumption
Advantages of MPS Ideally, managed print services are delivered as part of a trusted partnership with the customer to measurably improve hardcopy print fleet efficiency, quality of service, and cost savings (in terms of supplies, maintenance, IT, and electricity) while minimizing environmental impacts and optimizing document workflow for operational efficiency. The right external MPS provider can help your organization realize significant advantages in terms of cost, operational efficiency, and environmental impact.
By implementing an MPS program with ALT, the following advantages can be achieved:
• Optimize management of hardcopy fleets, supplies, and printing activities • Embrace greener printing • Enable paperless processes that increase productivity • Facilitate better security and regulatory compliance
In one study, over 100 MPS engagements of large companies found that the average cost savings were $1 million—or a 30% reduction in hard costs per year. At the same time, the companies reduced their fleet’s environmental impact by an average of 60%. If this looks appealing to you, contact an ALT representative at 800.888.9752 to get started. We’re happy to help.
Article written by “The DocuMentor” October 2009 and published on ZDNet. Modified by LRC Marketing Group, January 2010.
