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Price Quality or Service – or all Three?

April 16, 2021/0 Comments/in Latin Letters /by Gustavo Molinatti

Ever sat on a wobbly three-legged stool? It's not a place you can get comfortable. Right? Yet Gustavo Molinatti suggests price, quality and service are three legs we have to get right in our business model if we are going to be successful.

Is A3 Market Share Relevant to Konica Minolta’s Future? NO

April 12, 2021/0 Comments/in End of the Day with Ray /by Ray Stasieczko

Controversial industry commentator Ray Stasieczko takes a shot at Konica Minolta because dealers are distracted by unprepared OEMs who could easily move 90% of their business A3 MFP devices to A4.

Remanufacturing: From Dirty to Debutante

April 9, 2021/0 Comments/in Judge's Ruling /by Tricia Judge

Reman has been perceived as the garage-based “aftermarket” that produces dirty, worn products that may cost less, but also perform less. No more.

Getting Ready to Move Back to the Office

April 9, 2021/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

Google, one of the earliest adopters of remote working is currently preparing for a broad reopening in September when employees will be expected to be in the office for at least three days a week.

President Dwight Eisenhower’s Consumer Society

April 2, 2021/0 Comments/in Business Tips /by Darren Turner

In the business market, awareness of trends can determine which products to invest in and push or whether to be more conservative towards others.

Not All Toners Work As Berto Finds Out

March 22, 2021/0 Comments/in Berto /by Berto Valenzuela

Berto visits the office, only to find low-quality toners may leave you with a poor end-user experience compared with tested and proven aftermarket options.

6 Quick Questions: Emphasizing Quality Over Price

March 18, 2021/0 Comments/in Just A Minute /by David Gibbons

HYB's Kim Lee says it's possible to capture good, high-profit business away from the copier and printer OEMs but there are some secrets involved.

Can the Chinese Really Deliver What the Rest of Us Want?

March 17, 2021/2 Comments/in Just A Minute /by David Gibbons

China was once a world leader in science and technology and is known for the Four Great Inventions. So, what happened? Did this ability to innovate and disrupt the status quo disappear?

Your Brand Acts as an Influence of Choice

March 16, 2021/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

Even in the global imaging supplies market the OEMs still control the lion’s share of brand influence.

Selling the Same Cartridge With a Huge Price Difference

March 12, 2021/0 Comments/in My Word /by James Douglas

James Douglas says customers expect to pay less online but are happy to pay a little extra for in-store service, but when the online price is 1/3 of your price for the same product, your sales and reputation are at risk.