Wednesday, January 19, 2022
We Must Adapt to New Habits to Survive
Steve Weedon says Working From Home (WFH) is becoming a habit fuelled by the resurgence of the covid through the omicron variant.
Making NBCs Remanufacturable
Many still think that only OEM cartridges are remanufacturable but some new-build compatibles are remanufacturable too.
Getting the Price + Quality Formula Right
Steve Weedon shares the story of Gerald Ratner who lost $1B in 10 seconds and asks if cartridge retailers are getting the Price, Quality and Value equation right in their businesses.
Facts Right in Compatibles White Paper
The published Actionable Intelligence white paper on the legitimacy of premium compatibles gets its facts right and vindicates what many have known for years.
What on Earth is Going On
What in the world IS going on? Progress. You cannot stop progress. Good for some, bad for others, but always an opportunity. Despite all the changes, threats and weak business models, the aftermarket has a chance to grow beyond the 25% market share it has now—and that’s exciting.
A Brief History of Copying
A brief history of copying reveals that even before digital printing, copying existed and paved the way for the printing demand we see today.
Pigs Can Fly If You Really Want to Believe It
Pigs Can Fly If You Really Want to Believe It. The way we communicate has become instant, impactful and it’s all true and reliable. Right? Then pigs can fly.
Ostriches Pull Your Head Out
Ostriches pull your head out and see what is really going on. It is caused by the fear of change in our industry brought on by goods manufactured in China. Runaway from China or run towards China and see what it can do for you. I recommend the latter.
Where are the Peanuts
Pretzels! Where are the Peanuts? Customer service is critical if you want to retain customers and includes providing a better customer experience.
Is there a Future for Cartridge Remanufacturing?
Is there a future for cartridge remanufacturing which is already in decline with non-infringing, new built cartridges becoming better and cheaper and with more margins as well.