tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post6628128317549111946..comments2024-02-22T23:31:27.818-06:00Comments on The Death of The Copier: Your MPSA Election: Ten Questions For the Candidates: "Consulting" Opening.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-46424164478821442982010-06-09T18:03:40.009-05:002010-06-09T18:03:40.009-05:00Fred Berger's answers, -
1.Managed print ser...Fred Berger's answers, -<br /><br /><br />1.Managed print services is the active management and optimization of document output devices and related business processes. <br /><br />2.Although MPS is more common in the copier industry due to meter clicks. It is more IT since it really is software solutions driven. <br /><br />3.MPS will continue to grow and will be part of managed services. The industry is now a technology industry with software driving it. MPS and document management will begin to merge. <br /><br />4.I partner with companies to help them grow their revenue and profit. I care about making each one successful short term and long term. <br /><br />5.Around 30 <br /><br />6.Over 35 years of hands on experience in the document management industry as well a being strategic and visionary<br /><br />7.I have been doing consulting all year, therefore to an end user last year.<br /><br />8.NO<br /> <br />9.Helping industry companies be successful in MPS. This not only includes in the short term but in the long term also. MPS is changing as technology continues to advance. MPSA members need to be prepared for these changes. <br /><br />10.I have two:<br /><br />Vince Lombardi and John Wooden.Greg_Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110815199532873459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-54207294660456270402010-06-09T15:54:35.460-05:002010-06-09T15:54:35.460-05:00@Ken,
The 144 char answer limitation got me... Ta...@Ken,<br /><br />The 144 char answer limitation got me... Taking a second change :D<br /><br />Looking at the MPS components , such as networked hardware,software, managed services, sla management the IT department is involved and most experienced. This will even grow with cloud and mobile printing. FM and purchasing are involved too to complete the services to employees and business procresses.<br /><br />DOTC... However managing all the aspects of MPS is also difficult for pure IT companies and MFP reseller are learning. Interesting times :Djohan.kosters@docplus.nlhttp://www.docplus.nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-24851622905602519192010-06-09T07:23:47.778-05:002010-06-09T07:23:47.778-05:00Steven Power
1. Proactive management of print envi...Steven Power<br />1. Proactive management of print environment covering devices, consumables, service and software streamlining the customer’s business processes.<br />2. VARS typically have existing relationships with IT, where most MPS decisions are heavily influenced. <br />3. MPS programs reach commodity status where price is king. Sellers must evolve to Managed Document including capture, print, manage, e-forms.<br />4. Diverse perspective. Dealer principal, consultant 32 years. Consulted small toner shops, VARS, BTA dealers HP, XEROX, SYNNEX, Staples. <br />5. Trained 650 VAR reps for SYNNEX, 250 reps for XEROX, 500 reps for HP, 80 reps for Staples and 27 trainers for Global Imaging. <br />6. Diverse perspective, presentation and speaking skills, attitude to respectfully challenge the status quo. I constantly refresh my content.<br />7. 2009 HP assignment to assess a hospital print environment and assist in the proposal generation and presentation.<br />8. I am not currently a member of any other industry associations. <br />9. A forum delivering expertise, strategy and implementation tactics enabling members to plan, implement and grow their MPS practice. <br />10. Who is John Gault?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-34605562355445236722010-06-08T22:27:05.653-05:002010-06-08T22:27:05.653-05:00Johan, great answer on your heroine! I love it (an...Johan, great answer on your heroine! I love it (and I can tell you love her!) Kudos.<br /><br />It appears you dodged on #2.Ken Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253119051236940476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-14849775946308917942010-06-07T17:31:18.879-05:002010-06-07T17:31:18.879-05:001. What is your definition of MPS?
MPS is a proact...1. What is your definition of MPS?<br />MPS is a proactive service where the provider is responsible to keep the printing infrastructure in optimal condition and ongoing aligned to customer specific needs<br /><br />2. Does MPS currently have more in common with Copier or IT Sales?<br />MPS is about delivering services to organisations to save costs, to create efficient business processes and getting more competitive in their market<br /><br />3. What do you see as the future of MPS?<br />From managing printers to managing integral document infrastructure solutions to managing customer communication channels<br /><br />4. What is the number one benefit your clients receive from working with you?<br />My customers benefit from a business aligned infrastructure and service engagement, valued supplier relationship and an ROI of less than 6 months.<br /><br />5. In round numbers, how many clients have you consulted to or trained in, Managed Print Services, as defined in question one?<br />30 and counting<br /><br />6. What value will you bring to the members of Your MPSA?<br />I will strengthen the position and value for end-user organisations to be a member of the MPSA. <br /><br />7. When was the last time you proposed, or help propose a MPS solution?<br />Ongoing. It is the reason I am hired as a consultant.<br /><br />8. Do you belong to any other industry associations? If so, which?<br />IAOP - International Association of Outsourcing Professionals; XPLOR; OOA - Dutch Consulting Association<br /><br />9. What contribution to the MPS industry, do you feel Your MPSA should provide?<br />MPSA should provide a community for professionals, information, best practices and standards to improve business for both end-user and supplier<br /><br />10.Who is your hero?<br />My wife is my heroine (and addiction too :)Johan Kostershttp://www.docplus.nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-13379344458085019212010-06-07T14:21:50.050-05:002010-06-07T14:21:50.050-05:0010. I have two:
Vince Lombardi and John Wooden.10. I have two:<br /><br />Vince Lombardi and John Wooden.Fred Bergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069329214432063563noreply@blogger.com