Internet of Printing Archives

HP Endorses Remanufacturing – are you paying attention?

May 5, 2021/1 Comment/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

The most important OEM in the space continues to hinder the aftermarket with firmware and chips to lock out competition, yet, at the same time, it is endorsing remanufacturing, which helps the aftermarket. Confused?

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.

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.

Upstream or Downstream: Make Sure You Have a Paddle

January 13, 2021/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

Expect much more activity. Pre-COVID, consolidation was long overdue. The pandemic has exacerbated the situation. There are too many players chasing the same customers. Get ready. Get your paddle!

Adjusting Your Business Model in the Face of the Pandemic

November 7, 2020/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

The world economy is in crisis yet our industry was built on the fundamental pillar of providing better value than the OEMs—and that remains unchanged.

Printer Supplies Opportunities Post COVID-19

July 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

Like the 2008 financial crash, this current pandemic crisis is global but is having a deeper impact on our daily lives.

3D Printer Opportunities for Independent Resellers

April 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

3D printer opportunities for independent resellers exist because of flat revenues, shrinking margins and fierce cost-cutting in the 2D printing market.

New Opportunity for Resellers to Increase Sales

March 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

New opportunity for resellers to increase sales and make customers stickier while reducing your dependency upon selling cartridges for revenue.

The Urge to Pay Attention to the Environment

February 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

The urge to pay attention to the environment was awakened when we saw the images of navy ships evacuating people from beaches and orphaned animals. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was a war zone. Maybe it was.

What Independent Resellers of Printer Supplies Expect

January 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Internet of Printing /by Mark Dawson

What independent resellers of printer supplies expect is changing and there is an elephant in the room when it comes to printing supplies and markets.