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RRD acquiring Bowne

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Excellent backgrounder by Gail on the Bowne acquisition. I think the basic motivation is much simpler... Corporate acquisitions have never been cheaper, And What RRD has really done is put a major competitor out of business. They bought extremely valuable relationships with the financial services legal community, which constantly ...

Managed Print Services more than Purchasing decision

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Recent posting by Purchasing.com to suggest that growth in Managed Print Services is being facilitated by the Corporate Purchasing Department is a shallow interpretation. The Managed Print Services concept had its beginning with the management of corporate copier fleet(s). It began three decades ago with the bulk procurement – often leased ...

Benefits of 3rd Party Lease Expert

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Andy Tribute wrote a great article a few days ago on the current status of inkjet technologies and equipment leaders along with issues that each potential buyer should keep in mind. One facet was not addressed that I would like to add. And this pertains to all equipment acquisitions. Each ...