{"id":15482,"date":"2015-12-01T11:14:31","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T16:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=15482"},"modified":"2015-12-01T11:14:31","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T16:14:31","slug":"new-ricoh-consulting-group-leverages-decades-of-consultative-expertise-to-help-customers-grow-their-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2015\/12\/new-ricoh-consulting-group-leverages-decades-of-consultative-expertise-to-help-customers-grow-their-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"New Ricoh Consulting Group Leverages Decades of Consultative Expertise to Help Customers Grow Their Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Experts help production printers find new avenues of efficiency and improved customer experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Malvern, PA, December 1, 2015<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ricoh-usa.com\/\">Ricoh Americas Corporation<\/a> today announced the formation of its Ricoh Consulting Group, aimed to empower production print customers to reach new business goals. This newly formed team of production experts leverages practical, real-world experience to deliver professional services via a practice-based approach focused on specific production areas including color management, workflow automation and strategic business systems consulting. Knowing that customers are seeking to gain new efficiencies, achieve a strategic advantage and convert cost savings into both top and bottom line growth, this team focuses solely on uncovering new ways to improve output quality and an improved customer experience. The formation of the Ricoh Consulting Group is the company\u2019s latest step in its services-led go-to-market approach, as it looks to deliver resources beyond hardware and software offerings to help customers achieve success.<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s fast-paced, high pressure business world, printers are hard-pressed to find ways to adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace. The Ricoh Consulting Group takes aim squarely at the pain points that keep many printers today from reaching their goals. Its experts embrace and leverage industry-specific insight, operational experience and expertise to make informed assessments and recommend practical solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor many years, I\u2019ve trusted Ricoh to help me develop a strategic business plan and implement new technologies to reach our business goals \u2013 and we\u2019ve proven to be successful,\u201d said Jim Sinclair, Print Production\/Reprographics Manager, Lions Clubs International. \u201cThe partnership and dedication I\u2019ve seen from my Ricoh team is unmatched. It\u2019s due to this relationship that I was happy to embark with them as they launched the Ricoh Consulting Group. I\u2019m looking forward to the results of this next journey, and I\u2019m confident the Ricoh team will deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ricoh Consulting Group offers the following services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strategic Business Systems Consulting <\/strong>\u2013 a practice focused on delivering a holistic and hands-on analysis of crucial areas of a customer\u2019s operation. Ricoh\u2019s consultants examine overall business plans, operating strategies and potential workflow gaps. Common services performed include Operational Reviews, Voice of Customer Studies, Market Rate Development and Project Management services for complex solution implementations such as MIS and e-Commerce. With an eye toward increasing operational efficiency and delivering on the ROI of complex projects, the team also develops strategic business plans to address growth strategies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workflow Automation<\/strong> \u2013 a practice focused on conducting in-depth workflow assessments of e-Commerce, Web Storefront and MIS technology platforms via an extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The end result of these assessments is a strategy and roadmap for customers to leverage existing and new technology investments required to integrate and automate manual intensive workflows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document Composition &amp; Multi-channel Distribution<\/strong> \u2013 aimed to help customers with communication management strategy development and execution. Features of this service include: streamlining design; determining invoice distribution paths for electronic presentment, payment and distribution; creating business rules to create content, splits, sorts, grouping and house-holding; identifying content required from host applications; funneling jobs according to their requirements; and helping to ensure high efficiency and throughput while driving down waste and cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color Management<\/strong> \u2013 an offering that uncovers ways to help ensure an end user\u2019s vision matches their execution. Ricoh\u2019s color management consulting services address common issues with color \u201cgaps\u201d or limited color capabilities, including providing G7 Master certification services. This service addresses the needs of both small print service providers and large enterprises that seek to streamline the color management process and automate a heterogeneous environment including toner, inkjet, and traditional offset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Continuity Services and Disaster Recovery Services<\/strong> \u2013 empowers customers to assess their business continuity plan in the case of a variety of disasters, as well as helping them develop strategies and enable Disaster Recovery as a Service to minimize losses and maintain business continuity in the face of those disasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s print business is increasingly complex and advances in technology and customer expectations have accelerated the pace of change beyond the reach of most companies,\u201d said Brian Balow, Vice President, Professional Services &amp; Strategic Vertical Markets, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. \u201cSeeing this change, our vision with the Ricoh Consulting Group is to help accelerate and transform the way our customers think about and do business in the future. We\u2019ve seen printers struggling to adapt, unsure of how to proceed in this new world of work.\u00a0 We\u2019ve also seen thriving service providers unsure how to take their business to the next level. That is exactly why we\u2019ve tapped these experts with vast amounts of \u2018street knowledge\u2019 to help our customers solve these complex issues and capitalize on services that address new market opportunities. We know that together we\u2019ll achieve benchmark performance levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about how the Ricoh Consulting Group can help your business grow, evolve and protect continuity in a measurable fashion please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ricoh-usa.com\/rpp\">www.ricoh-usa.com\/rpp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>About Ricoh<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2015, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,231 billion yen (approx. 18.5 billion USD).<\/p>\n<p>The majority of the company&#8217;s revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Under its corporate tagline,<em> imagine. change.<\/em> Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experts help production printers find new avenues of efficiency and improved customer experience. Malvern, PA, December 1, 2015 \u2013 Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced the formation of its Ricoh Consulting Group, aimed to empower production print customers to reach new business goals. This newly formed team of production experts leverages practical, real-world experience to deliver professional services via a practice-based approach focused on specific production areas including color management, workflow automation and strategic business systems consulting. Knowing that customers are seeking to gain new efficiencies, achieve a strategic advantage and convert cost savings into both top and bottom line growth, this team focuses solely on uncovering new ways to improve output quality and an improved customer experience. The formation of the Ricoh Consulting Group is the company\u2019s latest step in its services-led go-to-market approach, as it looks to deliver resources beyond hardware and software offerings to help customers achieve success. In today\u2019s fast-paced, high pressure business world, printers are hard-pressed to find ways to adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace. The Ricoh Consulting Group takes aim squarely at the pain points that keep many printers today from reaching their goals. Its experts embrace and leverage industry-specific insight, operational experience and expertise to make informed assessments and recommend practical solutions. \u201cFor many years, I\u2019ve trusted Ricoh to help me develop a strategic business plan and implement new technologies to reach our business goals \u2013 and we\u2019ve proven to be successful,\u201d said Jim Sinclair, Print Production\/Reprographics Manager, Lions Clubs International. \u201cThe partnership and dedication I\u2019ve seen from my Ricoh team is unmatched. It\u2019s due to this relationship that I was happy to embark with them as they launched the Ricoh Consulting Group. I\u2019m looking forward to the results of this next journey, and I\u2019m confident the Ricoh team will deliver.\u201d The Ricoh Consulting Group offers the following services: Strategic Business Systems Consulting \u2013 a practice focused on delivering a holistic and hands-on analysis of crucial areas of a customer\u2019s operation. Ricoh\u2019s consultants examine overall business plans, operating strategies and potential workflow gaps. Common services performed include Operational Reviews, Voice of Customer Studies, Market Rate Development and Project Management services for complex solution implementations such as MIS and e-Commerce. With an eye toward increasing operational efficiency and delivering on the ROI of complex projects, the team also develops strategic business plans to address growth strategies. Workflow Automation \u2013 a practice focused on conducting in-depth workflow assessments of e-Commerce, Web Storefront and MIS technology platforms via an extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The end result of these assessments is a strategy and roadmap for customers to leverage existing and new technology investments required to integrate and automate manual intensive workflows. Document Composition &amp; Multi-channel Distribution \u2013 aimed to help customers with communication management strategy development and execution. Features of this service include: streamlining design; determining invoice distribution paths for electronic presentment, payment and distribution; creating business rules to create content, splits, sorts, grouping and house-holding; identifying content required from host applications; funneling jobs according to their requirements; and helping to ensure high efficiency and throughput while driving down waste and cost. Color Management \u2013 an offering that uncovers ways to help ensure an end user\u2019s vision matches their execution. Ricoh\u2019s color management consulting services address common issues with color \u201cgaps\u201d or limited color capabilities, including providing G7 Master certification services. This service addresses the needs of both small print service providers and large enterprises that seek to streamline the color management process and automate a heterogeneous environment including toner, inkjet, and traditional offset. Business Continuity Services and Disaster Recovery Services \u2013 empowers customers to assess their business continuity plan in the case of a variety of disasters, as well as helping them develop strategies and enable Disaster Recovery as a Service to minimize losses and maintain business continuity in the face of those disasters. &nbsp; \u201cToday\u2019s print business is increasingly complex and advances in technology and customer expectations have accelerated the pace of change beyond the reach of most companies,\u201d said Brian Balow, Vice President, Professional Services &amp; Strategic Vertical Markets, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. \u201cSeeing this change, our vision with the Ricoh Consulting Group is to help accelerate and transform the way our customers think about and do business in the future. We\u2019ve seen printers struggling to adapt, unsure of how to proceed in this new world of work.\u00a0 We\u2019ve also seen thriving service providers unsure how to take their business to the next level. That is exactly why we\u2019ve tapped these experts with vast amounts of \u2018street knowledge\u2019 to help our customers solve these complex issues and capitalize on services that address new market opportunities. We know that together we\u2019ll achieve benchmark performance levels.\u201d To find out more about how the Ricoh Consulting Group can help your business grow, evolve and protect continuity in a measurable fashion please visit: www.ricoh-usa.com\/rpp. About Ricoh Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2015, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,231 billion yen (approx. 18.5 billion USD). The majority of the company&#8217;s revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives. Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. 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