These days, IT operations are under a microscope like never before. The pressure is on to run compliant, cost-effective operations that maximize productivity and minimize costs. At the same time, decreased operational costs and proven returns on investments have become baseline requirements. There is, of course, no single solution that can achieve all these goals. However, there is at least one very prominent area that businesses of all sizes and types may exploit: the opportunity to streamline and organize imaging and printing strategies. Resolving this situation is a no-brainer, because it can enhance the bottom line, increase employee productivity, and ultimately, create competitive advantage.
DOCUMENT PRODUCTION TRENDS How have organizations reached this current state of imaging and printing chaos? A number of factors come into play here. For example, the sheer number of imaging and output devices deployed has steadily proliferated year after year. While everyone was waiting for the paperless office to arrive, waves of single- function hardcopy output devices were deployed, oftentimes haphazardly. It’s not surprising that market research firm International Data Corp. projects the number of document pages printed annually by U.S. companies and consumers to burgeon to nearly two trillion by 2006.
The core of any business is a group of processes. Predictable processes like invoicing and collections, order fulfillment and customer support are the fundamentals that drive businesses to success. Continual improvement of business processes leads to better results like increased revenue, reduced expenses, faster collection, regulatory compliance, and reduced risk.
The following are a few points to consider that will help improve your business processes:
1. Begin with the end in mind. Define what the real goal of your process is.
2. Map Out the Process. Think of the four Ws: Who, What, When and Where.
3. Determine what inhibits your process. There is always a more efficient way to complete a task.
4. Consider any risks. Are you overlooking any potential regulatory or legal problems? Is your business prepared for a natural disaster?
5. Determine the costs. Consider the hard costs of the process along with the labor costs.
IRVINE, Calif. (April 15, 2010) – Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) is proud to announce that it has captured four awards in the 2010 BERTL Readers’ Choice Awards, including Total Solution Provider in the Overall Manufacturer Award Division. Additional awards include: Environment Sustainability, Workflow Integration and Output Quality for the Toshiba e-STUDIO5520c/6520c/6530c series.
“Toshiba is so pleased that once again the imaging product end-users and resellers have awarded so many top honors to Toshiba in the prestigious BERTL survey,” said Joseph Contreras, director, Product and Solutions Marketing, TABS. “Toshiba has always been dedicated to being a total solution provider for our customers with best-in-class products, solutions and customer service. These recent awards reflect that commitment.”
These days, IT operations are under a microscope like never before. The pressure is on to run compliant, cost-effective operations that maximize productivity and minimize costs. At the same time, decreased operational costs and proven returns on investments have become baseline requirements. There is, of course, no single solution that can achieve all 