In-plants Must Find New Roles

According to the 1998 Xplor International Technology Directions Survey, almost one-third of companies are integrating computer printing into the in-plant. However, another third of respondents are integrating in-plant printing into the data center.

Incorporating data center printing into an in-plant is an excellent way to cost-justify expenses associated with networked, digital devices. Talk to your vendor about how other companies have integrated these functions. Create a proposal that explains how the in-plant can efficiently handle both operations. The in-plant manager that lays the necessary groundwork with managers and administrators stands a much better chance of walking away with increased business.