22 Suggestions To Save Your #ManagedPrintServices Practice 2017 - REMASTERED

Original content, here, from DOTC, 2017.

I took my original story, back in 2017, and had it 'remastered' by AI.  

What do you think?  I like them all, even the dated suggestions number five is significant - and the song choice is subtle and nuanced.

"Integrate MPS into Managed IT services: MPS infrastructure should be integrated into Managed IT services to create a more comprehensive approach to technology management."

Enjoy.

MPS Haiku:

Innovate to thrive,

MPS providers must adapt,

Stay ahead to succeed.

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Managed Print Services (MPS) providers face intense competition in a market that is rapidly evolving. With businesses seeking to reduce their printing costs and increase their productivity, MPS providers must continuously innovate and adapt to stay ahead. 

The following suggestions can help MPS providers save their business and stay competitive in this dynamic environment.

1. Treat A3 and A4 volumes equally: A3 and A4 volumes should be treated equally in every MPS engagement, and the compensation of representatives should be based on combined A3/A4 volumes.
2. Partner with the best MPS vendor: MPS providers should partner with the best MPS vendor for their company, whether it is HP, LMI, SNi, PrintSolv, or any other vendor that matches their definition of managed print services.
3. Rename the practice to "Managed Services": To keep up with the industry's changing landscape, MPS providers should stop referring to their services as "Managed Print Services" and instead refer to them as "Managed Services," even when the only assets under the agreement are output devices.
4. Incorporate an Output Study in every network assessment: Every network assessment should include an Output Study to provide a detailed analysis of the output devices and help identify opportunities for optimization.
5. Integrate MPS into Managed IT services: MPS infrastructure should be integrated into Managed IT services to create a more comprehensive approach to technology management.
6. Train the Managed Services Team to sell: MPS providers should invest in training their Managed Services team to sell and provide the best possible customer experience.
7. Fully engage vendors: Vendors should be fully engaged in the MPS provider's business to ensure they are meeting the needs of their customers.
8. Establish Managed Services 'revenue gates' in the sales commission structure: MPS providers should establish Managed Services 'revenue gates' in their sales commission structure to incentivize sales reps to sell Managed Services.
9. Pay the Managed Services team salaries which make it difficult for them to consider leaving: MPS providers should pay their Managed Services team salaries which make it difficult for them to consider leaving.
10. Establish a direct link between the Managed Services practice and the software/document management division: MPS providers should establish a direct link between the Managed Services practice and the software/document management division to create a more streamlined approach to technology management.

MPS providers must be willing to embrace change and adapt to the evolving needs of their customers. By implementing the above suggestions, MPS providers can save their business and stay competitive in a market that is constantly changing. 

 

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Tweet: "Are you an MPS provider struggling to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market? Check out these tips to save your business and stay competitive! #MPS #ManagedServices #BusinessTips"

Keywords: MPS, Managed Services, competition, innovation, productivity, output devices, optimization, technology management

Search question: "How can MPS providers stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market?"

Tagline: "Stay ahead of the competition with these MPS tips!"

Image Prompt: An image of a person typing on a computer with a printer in the background, with the text "Managed Print Services: Adapting to the Changing Landscape"

Real song that matches the theme: "Adaptation" by The Weeknd.