Managed Print Services on a National Scale at Saint-Gobain Group
Delivering a standardised print solution across 900 sites
The Saint-Gobain group consists of multiple UK building distribution brands, it was vital for a standardised solution to be put in place at each branch and office to enable higher efficiency levels and save on excessive print costs.
About the Client
Saint-Gobain is the world leader in light and sustainable construction. Its group of companies designs manufactures and distributes building and high-performance materials. Some of the most successful and well respected UK brands in the construction sector are part of the Saint-Gobain group.
The Challenge
Reducing print complexity across the group
Required a standardised solution across every branch and office
Reduce excessive print costs and gain better control of expenditure
Improve print efficiency and print management across the group
Needed to enhance document security and workflow
The Solution
Building quality managed print solutions
Roll out of 1035 multifunctional devices (MFDs) and various colour printers over the 900 sites
Implemented fleet management software to track fleet performance and efficiency
Introduced print management and retrieval software to create a pull-print environment
As part of the managed document service, specific applications were installed on the devices, aimed at improving security and document workflow for the organisation
"With over 950 branches across the UK, it was vital that we chose a partner that had full national service coverage. We can now manage our entire print fleet with minimal device downtime and business disruption."
The Results
Setting the standard across the print environment
Costs are standardised under one main contract, covering all areas of the print and IT infrastructure, reducing needless administration hours
The cost savings have been significant, with an expected 25% saving
Saint-Gobain met the initiatives set out in its print policy, helping to reduce excessive printing costs and paper usage
Structured managed document service has improved the business’s efficiency and overall workflow processes
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