Research Summary

Across the world, recent developments in technology and the printing solutions market have opened up the potential for substantial cost savings to organisations. With the right management and infrastructure, printing tasks can be done faster and with less waste, saving precious manpower and materials.

The research report, 'Smarter Print Management - Controlling Costs and Environmental Impacts' March 2009 presents cebr’s assessment of potential cost savings throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from more efficient management of business printing functions.  Printing is an important element of business processes and has been changing rapidly. This change has presented new opportunities to make a substantial contribution to productivity and competitiveness.

The research report covers 23 countries across EMEA, which together make up 34 per cent of EMEA economic output.

The white paper below explores how adopting more efficient printing processes can benefit the environment, whilst also reducing organisations’ costs based on the research findings. 

DOWNLOAD: The White Paper (pdf, 105kb)

About cebr

cebr is an independent economic research consultancy established in 1992.  It provides advice to City institutions, trade associations, local, national and international government, government agencies, and the private sector.

cebr is one of the independent forecasters of the United Kingdom economy who’s forecasts are published by the Treasury.  It uses proprietary in-house economic models to produce regular analysis and forecasts of the performance of the world, national and regional economies and of key business sectors. cebr’s understanding of economic techniques and data is brought to bear in bespoke research of economic and sectoral trends and in analysis of business strategy and public policy.

cebr’s international work includes a systems dynamic model developed for the European Commission as the official methodology for stimulating policy changes in the transport environment and energy areas, a study of the price elasticities of demand for mobile telephone services for Vodafone plc. and a forward‐looking model to estimate sales of new cars for Daimler Chrysler.

About OKI Printing Solutions

OKI Printing Solutions is a global business-to-business brand dedicated to creating cost effective, professional in-house printing solutions which are designed to increase the efficiency of today’s and tomorrow’s businesses and their workflows. As pioneers in innovative print technologies from digital LED to High Definition Colour, we have a portfolio of award winning products and solutions enabling businesses to achieve both image focused, vibrant, quality print communications and budget flexibility.

OKI Printing Solutions presents a full range of A3 and A4 colour and mono printers and MFPs, for workgroups and businesses of all sizes. These best in class products are designed to be easy to use making the job of in-house print easier.

To find out more about OKI Printing Solutions visit www.oki.ie

OKI Printing Solutions and the Environment

As part of the OKI Group’s Charter of Corporate Conduct, OKI Printing Solutions continually reviews its efforts to provide environmentally sound solutions to its customers:

• Our products are designed and manufactured with reducing the impact on the environment in mind.
• Increasing the amount of our hardware products and consumables that are recycled is one of our strategic objectives.
• We feel responsible for conducting our business in an environmentally sound manner, contributing to conservation and activities within our local communities.

OKI Printing Solutions’ Green Leaf symbol, found on all products and packaging, represents our total commitment to collection, recycling and environmental processes.