door Evan Jakes
As we navigate the post-pandemic era, the work landscape continues to evolve. As remote and hybrid workspace models become ubiquitous, challenges and opportunities arise from remote collaboration and the central role of documents in business operations. According to a comprehensive market analysis report by Grand View Research, a renowned market research and consulting firm, the global commercial printing market was estimated to reach $489.63 billion by 2022. Projections indicate a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2023 to 2030. This dynamic growth underlines the sector's ability to adapt to developmentsprinting technologistand meets the changing demands of its consumers. To understand the impact, let's explore key trends and innovative solutions such as intelligent process automation, fleet optimization and secure mobile printing as we move into 2024. Remote work has gone from a temporary adjustment to a permanent change. The challenges for companies lie in adapting processes to a more remote-friendly environment, making it crucial to stay ahead of the curve. Amid the changing work dynamics and technological advancements,documents, both physical and digital, remain fundamental to business operations. This is why companies are forced to reassess their operational strategies and adapt to the changes. The shift to remote collaboration brings both challenges and opportunities, but redefining business processes according to the latest solutions will improve operations and optimize your printing environment. However, adapting to change doesn't have to be an overwhelming feat! By embracing the “crawl, walk, run” mentality, companies can begin the journey one step at a time. As companies embrace adaptation, three prominent trends stand out in optimizing operations and improving business processes:intelligent process automation, optimization of the printing fleet Insecure mobile printing. Let's explore these trends that promise to shape the future of enterprise content management and increase workplace efficiency. In response to these new challenges, there is a growing need for automation. Companies are exploring ways to automate manual processes, whether they serve remote or in-person workers. Intelligent process automation solves long-standing challenges associated with manual processes in key areas such as:Adapting to the modern workplace
3 trends suitable for adjustment
1. Automation and intelligent workflows
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This trend fits seamlessly with printing needs and revolutionizes document generation and print job management.
Automated workflowsensure the accuracy and precision of printing-related processes and adapt them to the overall efficiency of automated operations. This not only speeds up document production, but also allows companies to quickly adapt to changing conditions, promoting a more scalable operational framework.
The aim is to increase efficiency and reduce errors, so that employees can focus on core tasks and contribute to the growth of the company.
Addressing labor shortages: an important aspect of automation
In the post-pandemic landscape, widespread labor shortages are impacting recruitment for key office roles.
In response to this significant challenge for your workforce, consider intelligent automation as your strategic ally.
MetLoffler's Management Services (LMS),our people-based, on-site service solution seamlessly integrates human expertise into your business processes. This not only addresses the manpower shortage but also ensures an uninterrupted flow of activities.
The LMS serves as your invaluable resource, supplementing automated tasks with experienced professionals as needed.
In an era of skilled labor shortages, LMS gives you a crucial bridge to help you navigate labor shortages while embracing the efficiency and precision of automation.
2. Optimization of the printing fleet
As remote and hybrid work models take hold, companies must do the samerecalibrate their printing environment.
Print fleet optimization focuses on streamlining and improving the efficiency of the entire print fleeta variety of devices, such as copiers, printers and multifunction devices.
This approach ensures that your printing infrastructure is not only efficient for office use, but also meets the remote printing needs of a distributed workforce that is adapting to the demands of the modern work landscape.
It's more than consolidating printers; it's about strategically equipping your business and employees with the right technology. Ensure that each device serves its intended purpose while minimizing maintenance, utility and energy costs.
Furthermore, a well-optimized printer fleet means improved productivity throughout the organization. Streamlined workflows and strategically placed devices mean less time navigating printing issues and more focus on core tasks.
Optimizing the printing fleet is not only about reducing costs, but also about creating a flexible and secure printing environment.
Features such as user authentication and secure publication of printed documents allow companies to protect sensitive information.
Importantly, this ensures that employees can securely access optimized print resources from different locations in the era of remote working.
Are you unsure whether your printing environment needs optimization? Loffler conducts thorough assessments of the office to identify areas for improvement and identify solutions that can enhance your success.
As we enter a new era of work, print fleet optimization is a central strategy that harmonizes technology, equipment and workflows with the changing needs of the workforce.
3. Secure mobile printing
The integration of secure mobile printing and the adoption of zero trust environments are essential for companies looking to strengthen their operations while meeting the needs of both remote and in-office workers.
As teleworking becomes more common, employees often need to work from different locations, requiring secure access to printing resources.
Secure mobile printingensures users can seamlessly print documents from anywhere while maintaining robust security measures. Vulnerability is not an option when dealing with sensitive or confidential information.
Implementing secure mobile printing solutions and embracing cloud-based software programs such asuniFLOWallowing users to print securely from any device.
Software like uniFLOW can help your organization reduce costs, implement document security features, increase employee productivity, and achieve your environmental performance goals.
Choose a Zero Trust environment
Zero trust environments represent a paradigm shift in cybersecurity.
Unlike traditional models that implicitly trusted users within corporate networks, zero trust requires continuous authentication – a principle aptly summarized as “never trust, always authenticate.”
This means that every user and device, regardless of location, must authenticate themselves before accessing print resources.
By requiring strict authentication for each access authority, these models significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and lateral movement of cyber threats within the network.
As the boundaries of the traditional office fade and remote connections become the norm, zero trust is emerging as a relevant trend that seamlessly adapts to the need for greater security in the dynamic landscape.the modern workplace.
Embrace change with Loffler
Change can seem scary, but just as the experience of the pandemic has shown us, change is the way to triumph.
From the central role of documents to the challenges of remote and hybrid working, the trends in printing technology require attention and progress towards a new path.
EnterLoffler– a beacon of innovation, ready to meet these challenges. As we move into 2024, we remain a trusted partner committed to helping companies move forward in the dynamic world of office technology.
Ready to take your printing and copying experience to the next level?Contact Loffler for personalized advice and discover how our innovative solutions can create efficiency and success in your unique business context.
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Evan Jakes
Evan Jakes is a Sales Manager at Loffler Companies and leads a team of salespeople who help customers find the best technology solutions for their needs and goals within the Twin Cities Metro Area. Evan currently lives in South Minneapolis with his wife Katie and their dog Eddy. He enjoys spending time with his family at the lake and discovering new restaurants in the cities.
