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India to be Less Reliant on China for Imaging Supplies

India to be Less Reliant on China for Imaging Supplies

It's not about being self-contained or closed-off to the world. Rather, it's about being self-sustaining and self-generating as India positions itself to become a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024.
Toner Ink News: events trends and key updates

Toner Ink News: events trends and key updates

John Cooper writes his final column after 38 years as an editor and 46 in the imaging equipment and supplies industry.
Butterflies Bumblebees and Shapeless Boxing

Butterflies Bumblebees and Shapeless Boxing

To dominate your competition as did Muhammad Ali, you must not just improve yourself, but innovate the field.
Berto Watches OEMs Enjoying Aftermarket Infighting

Berto Watches OEMs Enjoying Aftermarket Infighting

It wouldn't be so funny if were not so serious to see the OEMs recapture market share from the aftermarket thanks to the ongoing spat between suppliers of reman and newbuild cartridges.
Biggest News Stories for November 2020

Biggest News Stories for November 2020

The biggest stories include A Chinese made printer that uses OEM cartridges; Epson defeated in a High Court appeal; and problems over blue angel eco-labels in Europe.
Adjusting Your Business Model in the Face of the Pandemic

Adjusting Your Business Model in the Face of the Pandemic

The world economy is in crisis yet our industry was built on the fundamental pillar of providing better value than the OEMs—and that remains unchanged.
Are You the Missing Link in the Industry Chain Berto Asks

Are You the Missing Link in the Industry Chain Berto Asks

Imaging supplies companies have acquired others to join their chain to better control raw materials, factory processes and logistics to ensure consistent quality for their buyers. But can something still go wrong?
The Martial Art of Fighting for your Business

The Martial Art of Fighting for your Business

To become a master, you must devote time, pain and an almost self-indulgent level of commitment to transform from a lowly shack to a temple held up by the pillars of martial arts.
Biggest News Stories for October 2020

Biggest News Stories for October 2020

The biggest stories include a cheaper new solution for annoying firmware updates, a top 10 list of SOHO printers; and Canon being sued by a Japanese remanufacturer.
Striving for Into Africa

Striving for Into Africa

It's not about "Out of Africa" anymore as many like-minded enterprises see the incredible opportunity to rekindle manufacturing on the continent, for both local consumers, and for export.

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