The MPS 'Savings Gap'

Most MPS suppliers will claim like-for-like savings of 20% or more when implementing an MPS, claims that we can verify, having audited over 140,000 print devices across hundreds of organizations. However we also know that in most cases these savings are short-lived. Instead of continually reducing costs, as often claimed, the reality is that over the MPS contract period costs increase – in some cases to beyond the pre-MPS level. The difference between the expected year-on-year savings and actual costs can be as much as 60%.

Causes for the MPS 'Savings Gap'

• A lack of internal control

Users are often able to introduce additional infrastructure which is unnecessary, unplanned and expensive.

PrintView will help you to identify if this is happening so that you can ensure that controls are maintained.

• Ineffective management information

An MPS will typically provide large amounts of data which can potentially enable an organisation to make continuous improvements over the contract period; however, with no linkage between different data sources, it is very difficult to make informed decisions.

PrintView will turn the management information delivered by your MPS into a powerful weapon in the fight against increasing print costs.

• Lack of internal resource

Many organizations believe that once they have implemented an MPS they can sit back and reap the benefits. The reality is that there is still a need for  resource and expertise acting on behalf of your organisation to manage the supplier, and ensure that the service continues to meet your changing needs.

PrintView provides the additional resource and industry-leading expertise to maximise print-related savings.