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Re: Will outside Sales Rep's go away?
I’m a little late to this party but had the thread open since it was posted. As a 35 year old i straddle the “millennial” and old school gap (in my opinion haha). There is value of ordering things online that can be commonly used or even basic electronics. But if it’s anything above basic, I still believe talking to someone even if on the phone, pays dividends. We recently bought a new vehicle for my wife and explored for weeks online our options, the new vehicles options, what the price...
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Re: Another Ricoh Direct Give Away
Hey, I'm a new RBS rep, I mean reallly green. Just started out in the business. FYI, I've been told to stay away from dealer accounts. I admit, it can get sticky when proposals are thrown around; but generally we have been instructed that its a "hands off" customer. There isn't some corporate push to squeeze dealers out is all i'm saying. Your point on margins is noted. I'm just confused that this is somehow something new. If Ford sold cars directly, I'd expect them to be a little cheaper...
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Re: Another Ricoh Direct Give Away
Well, my view the situation you describe is this: If Ford wants to sell cars directly, that's fine and they can do that. If they instead choose to sell cars through dealers, they do not need also come into the same market as those dealers and hang a big banner saying "$4,000 cheaper than not buying direct!" "Get better support by buying direct!" All I'm trying to say is this: If you have a dealer channel, support it. If you think direct is the way to go, just get rid of dealers. Simple enough.
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Re: Another Ricoh Direct Give Away
Ford would LOVE to go with this model. Unfortunately, state franchise laws make it virtually impossible for auto manufacturers to eliminate dealers. That's why the domestics have two to three times as many dealers as they need, compared to the imports. This leads to lower average selling prices, lower dealership value, and a need to gather margin elsewhere. Such as muffler wax and windshield wiper protection plans. All in all, worsening the car buying experience. Some links...
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Re: Managed Network Services discussion
Of course they are different. So is Ford Motor and Ford Motor Credit but the same principle applies. Are you suggesting that our accounts receivable can't handle managed network invoices? That Accounts payable can't pay vendors who supply network services hardware? That the warehouse is ill-equipped to inventory equipment and parts if they are to cover our network services responsibilities? Those are the people in common. Like I said, what makes us successful are the resources we bring in to...
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Re: Managed Network Services discussion
According to your logic CDW which has an awesome AR/AP, Warehouse, logistics, order processing and true recurrent B2B customers could do it. Why don't they? Why doesn't everybody? Why not Sears or JC Penny? Because the businesses don't, won't and never will fit. Networks are like snowflakes each one different and individual, MFPS are like donuts each one the same with different frosting. Lets take GM and GMAC as the example instead of Ford. So its a 50/50 success ratio not for my money. Even...
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Re: Ricoh Dealership in Minnesota will buy.......
Independent Dealers will never compete successfully with any Direct _BS branch on price. The _BS Branch has shown that they are willing to run their branches at a loss for years! We must sell at a profit, IMHO they should (Legally) have to also sell at a profit (Don't get me started on dumping). If you work for an independent dealer and you are trying to compete with a _BS Branch (that sells your product) on price then you are playing into their hands, and you are going broke. They can...
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Re: Ricoh Dealership in Minnesota will buy.......
Keep in mind, auto manufacturers would directly dominate car sales if not for state laws designed to protect local dealers passed in the early 20th century. Some very interesting reading on the subject... http://www.justice.gov/atr/public/eag/246374.htm
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Re: Gas Price Check
$3.69 / Oregon!!!!! Diesel at $3.79 Bout time to get one of those "electric powered cars" that all the other Portlanders roll in. NOT I'll stick to my 08 Ford F-350 crew diesel, HILL BILLY'S ROCK!
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We'll check back in with you in about 6 months. $3.26 for regular in Nashville.
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Re: Another Ricoh Direct Give Away
Maybe, we all need to dig a little deeper. Could Ricoh just be buying these accounts to keep dealers out, meaning once they are the incumbent a dealer can't take the business away. I understand in this account they were the incumbant, however if they are willing to lose money (and I heard Ricoh lost a ton of money in the US this year), why not go out and buy all of the large accounts, fortune accounts and leave the scraps for the dealers? Mind you, this is also happening with KM, Sharp,...
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Re: Another Ricoh Direct Give Away
Specifically because protectionist laws setup in (I believe) the thirties prohibit auto manufacturers from operating directly in most states. Or they would have done it. I don't think they seriously feared that no one would buy cars ("car manufacturers would have been out of business") if they'd had a direct model!
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Re: Ford Business Machines Selected for the 2019 Pennsylvania Governor's Achievement Award for Employers
Congrats to the team at Ford Business Machines!
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Re: Who would have thunk?
Jason H. Who buys a car fro GM or Ford? NO! You buy it from a Dealer, a LOCAL Dealer! Why because they have the Service, supports, and Parts Infrastructure LOCALLY!!!! Not in NJ or Atlanta or Ca. The Local dispatcher knows the difference between Gloucester and Worcester and KNOWS that they are NOT next to each other. They know the local weather, so why it may be a beautiful day in Atlanta where the _BS (Direct) Branch has it's dispatch we've got 3 feet of snow in New England. That's My $0.02...
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AIS Acquires Desert Images Expanding Operations in California
AIS - Advanced Imaging Solutions, Inc., announced today that as of January 1, 2019, it has completed the acquisition of Desert Images (DI) of Yucca Valley, California. AIS is an industry leader in providing office technology (copiers, printers, managed IT services, VoIP phone systems, and 3D printers) to the Nevada and Southern California markets. This acquisition allows AIS to expand operations and provide services to the Yucca and Coachella Valley regions while adding additional team...
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Selling Copiers in the Seventies with Darrell Leven
It was good to see Darrell Leven at the recent BTA National Event in New York City a few weeks ago. During one of the breaks we had the chance to chop it up a bit about the imaging industry. Where we started and how we go to where we are today. During that chat is when I found out that Darrell started selling copiers in the late seventies. I asked if he would mind contributing to our Selling Copiers in the Seventies blog. Here's Darrell! What year did you start in the industry and what was...
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2019 BTA National Conference to Be Held March 22-23 in Orlando
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: February 13, 2019 Brent Hoskins Executive Director Business Technology Association (816) 303-4040 2019 BTA National Conference to Be Held March 22-23 in Orlando BTA member dealers receive 2-for-1 registration; can use $150/$250 discount codes received with membership Kansas City, MO — The Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its 2019 BTA National Conference , hosted by BTA Southeast, March 22-23 at Disney’s Grand...
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Konica Minolta awards top performing channel partners at its 2019 Dealer Conference
RAMSEY, NJ, March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta is pleased to announce its dealer award winners, recognizing accomplishments during its 2017 fiscal year (April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018). Through the success of its dealers, Konica Minolta ranks number one in ‘highest average dealer revenue of any manufacturer,’ according to The Cannata Report’s 2018 Dealer Survey. The company honored top performers for their revenue growth and product sales at a dinner and awards ceremony at...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (First Week of March 2004)
Seems we're coming to the end of the first quarter already. After dumping everything into the end of 2018. I've had a rough go of it for the past 7 weeks. Last week proved to be better with two orders and one of them was $45K. We're also going see have then end of the fiscal years for most if not all of the copier manufacturers. This time of years scares me because nothing is safe, you need to ask the tough questions up front and try your best to wrap up business either the day you met with...
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SonyATV Music Publishing Selects Square 9® Softworks as Enterprise Content Management Partner
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Re: GEI?
Bottom line, The copier manufacturers are in the business of manufacturing copiers. Dealers are in the business of selling copiers. Mfgs panic anytime they see their inventory exceed certain levels and do all they can to continue manufacturing at consistant levels. When inventory exceeds preset levels, what do they do? they seek other methods of distribution to move equipment. Look at car manufacturing in the US, they will offer all kinds of incentives to their current dealers to move...
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Re: Oce cutting my throat in every deal!!!
Here is some ammo for you guys, tell your customer this: Did you buy your last or any car directly from Ford/GM/Chrysler/Honda/Toyota etc? They didn't buy from the manufacturer becuase the manufacturer doesn't provide local support, a person you can go back to when problems arise, etc. This is the same with copiers/MFP's. The maufacturers don't have the seasoned technicians or sales reps to handle issues. Most times the manufacturer turns over people so quickly that you might only have the...
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
Jason R, Good point on the Volt. It would help on lower our dependence on foreing oil. However, would not a hybrid from say Ford like a fusion not accomplish the same thing. To me it looks like the Federal Government just helping to prop up GM which they own a large piece of. The appearance of a conflict of interest is just too big. Another reason that the government should not own the means of production.
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
I apologize, I can see how what I posted could be interpreted that way and that wasn't what I intended. As far as the coal burning cars, that is certainly something that needs to be addressed, but remember that the amount of energy produced by Wind and Solar doubled under Obama, so that is changing. As as far as the point about electric cars not being worth the investment (the higher cost isn't off-set by the savings on fuel) that is actually true, and something I've pointed out to my...
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
I checked Snopes.com on 7/6/2016 . They have nothing on this but they are decidedly left leaning so they may never verify it. Here is where a large part of the National Debt is. We all know this but need to be reminded! It's your and my dollar. Just Perks? Salaries for Personal Secretaries for the U.S.A. President's wives This will get your blood circulating! Mamie Eisenhower had to shell out the salary for her personal secretary from her husband's salary. Total Personal Staff members for...
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Re: Oh my, when selling copiers door to door was so simple?
Love all of this. I had to show up first day with a Ford Galaxee wagooooon. I could fit a saving 840 and 765 in the back. Get the toner and liquid dispersant loaded and don't bring em back. Braniwashed and it worked.
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Print 09 Seminar on Archiving and PDF/A Looks at an Emerging Standard
The first US-based PDF/A Archiving seminar will be held 8 AM - 11:45 AM on September 15 at McCormick Place as part of the Print 09 educational series. This half-day event is hosted by the PDF/A Competence Center (www.pdfa.org) and AIIM (www.aiim.org)....
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Océ JetStream 1000 and Océ VarioPrint 6320 Ultra Systems Win
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World Leader in High Technology Products Delivers Dynamic and Engaging Online Experie
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Océ CS665 Pro Color System with Inline MultiPunch Finishing Cuts Document Binding Ti
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Weekend Industry Notes from 10/11/09
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Integrated Book Technology, Inc. Powers Up New Print-on-Demand Center with Océ Inline
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Weekend Industry Notes from 10/25/09
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Océ CS665 Pro Color System Helps Fry Communications Grow Their Color Personalization
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Aia Document Experts Tackle Communications Compliance and Output Transformation in Xp
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Océ Speakers Tackle World-class Workflow and Credit Card Communications
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W. Mifflin pays $10K a month for equipment no one uses
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Océ Production Printers Help School Datebooks Increase Book Publishing Volume Nearly
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Buy, Sell, or Hold Eastman Kodak?
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First MPSA Dealer Members -- MT Business Technologies, RJ Young – Renew
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GreatAmerica Leasing Renews as Platinum Member
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Konica Minolta Included on Brand Keys Top 100 Brands List for Fourth ...
Ramsey, NJ September 20, 2011 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced document management technologies and Managed IT Services for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that it was...
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Océ Expands Finishing Portfolio with New Integrated Tape Binder for Océ VarioPrint Pr
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