There are some office processes that are done every day, and printing has to rank near the top.

As the news continues to report on the dire consequences of our changing climate, more people than ever understand that unless our out-of-control carbon emissions can be curbed, our planet and the way we live will be severely impacted. Not only has this knowledge spurred many consumers to change the way they work, live, and play to leave a lighter footprint on our world, but it has also created an expectation that the business world will also focus on the kind of sustainability that will help preserve our precious natural resources — and the health of our planet.

As 2022 continues, we can see that it’s a year with many surprises and challenges. In production printing many new trends have come onto the scene to impact the way that print shops and other businesses are using print technologies.

Tired of dealing with old, nonfunctioning printers but finding it hard to convince the powers that be to purchase new ones? Here are five great reasons that getting a new fleet is beneficial:

Managed Print Services (MPS) are a great way to bring robust print management systems to business that don’t have the inhouse IT staff to handle it. Through MPS solutions, your business can benefit from the expertise of an experienced third-party team that can streamline and improve the functionality of your entire printer fleet.

In 2022 and beyond, hybrid work is becoming more and more the norm. During the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses struggled to transition from in-office employees to remote staff. While there are drawbacks to a remote team, employees found it nice to be able to work at least partially from home, avoiding the stress of long commutes. Still, working in person has its benefits, including the ability to connect better with other team members and collaborate more effectively.

With inflation rising, saving money is more and more important for businesses of all sizes. One area where money can inadvertently be thrown out the window is printing costs. Printers are an important aspect of business, but they can easily be overused or misused, thus wasting money for a company. The good news is that you can save quite a bit of money just by managing your printers better, and there are many ways to reduce printer costs easily and quickly.

The ongoing pandemic has hit many businesses hard over last two years. But smart businesses have found the silver lining in the dark cloud of forecasted economic gloom by focusing in on operating leverage. Operating leverage refers to the magic of increased revenue propelled by decreased costs and increased revenue.

The need to be visible to consumers and to provide visible signage regarding health and safety is even more critical in 2022 as the pandemic continues to disrupt business. Companies must differentiate and stand out from the competition, and signage is still the premier way to accomplish this. In fact, the market for wide format printing is predicted to grow to $8.42 billion by 2022, with advertising being the major driver for this expansive growth.

For retail businesses, leveraging an ecommerce presence is an important part of a smart, pandemic-resistant business strategy. With more consumers wanting low or no-contact shopping options, the market for ecommerce is skyrocketing, pushing the global market share of ecommerce to 17% in 2020 alone.