Print.IT Reseller - issue 74

01732 75972 5 8 BULLETIN BOSS brings members together virtually Almost 100 BOSS members attended the AGM which was held virtually online at the beginning of June. BOSS CEO Amy Hutchinson guided members through the new BOSS strategy, built around four key pillars of the Federation’s offerings: networking & recognition, support, development and thought leadership, while Chairman Simon Drakeford covered the BOSS AGM and financial report. Hutchinson also reported that the BOSS Business Supplies Charity had been particularly active during the COVID-19 crisis, offering one off care packages to support those in need of financial assistance and paying out £46K in grants so far in 2020, including £24K since the beginning of April. www.bossfederation.com 10 We can buy your unused toners As a Managed Print Service provider, we understand how important it is to deliver the best value and performance to your customers. After all, your business is all about helping your customers to reduce costs, optimise efficiency and automate processes. Our dedicated team at The Jolly Savage work closely with many Managed Print Service businesses to handle their customers’ surplus toner stock; if you have unused toners that you are interested in selling, contact us today for a no obligation quote. Are you a Managed Print Service provider? 01462 60 50 50 · [email protected] · www.thejollysavage.co.uk Back to business Integra Business Solutions has launched a ‘Back to Business’ support programme designed to help members kick start the conversation with customers looking at returning to work. The programme, which features professionally designed brochures and email templates together with web and social media content, focuses on social distancing solutions and the essential products and services businesses will need to get back up and running. Integra has been working with key industry partners and new suppliers to provide members with additional product opportunities in line with the new demands brought about by COVID-19. Through regular updates and central hub, members have access to the latest information, not just relating to products and suppliers, but also business support, health and safety, HMRC and government announcements. www.integra-business.co.uk IPIA and BAPC combine forces The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and the British Association for Print & Communication (BAPC) have combined forces as part of their shared mission to raise the tide for print in the long-term. The move will see the two embark on a new journey and bring together the strengths of both organisations to create an enhanced trade association. Sidney Bobb, who assumes the role of BAPC President following more than three decades as Chairman, said: “In these times of unprecedented change it is important that the leading industry bodies work together. That is why we have chosen to merge the BAPC with the IPIA, combing all our respective strengths and values, to support all the members and deliver the most comprehensive range of services possible." Graeme Smith, Chairman of the IPIA and long-standing Council Member added: “We believe this is the next step in our evolution as we as look to build a stronger organisation that supports the business of print as it creates a new normal.” www.ipia.org.uk Recognition for Tech Data Tech Data has been named VMware UK&I Partner Distributor of the Year Winner 2020 in the vendor’s most recent Partner Recognition Awards. The award recognises Tech Data’s exceptional achievements in supporting MSPs in driving growth of VMware licensing sales on subscription and close engagement with VMware partners. With Tech Data’s support, VMware partners are able to take full advantage of the benefits delivered by the VMware Cloud Provider Programme (VCPP). www.techdata.com Dash cams improve safety and delivery efficiency Antalis embarked on a strategic plan to future-proof its supply chain, including implementing new warehouse and transport management systems and re- modelling its logistics network. As part of this effort, it installed dash cams and upgraded telematics in its commercial fleet, all supplied by Samsara. Supply Chain Director Nicholas Thompson, said: “Having video footage has transformed our incident response and simplified insurance claims as we’re able to see incidents immediately and defend claims if required. As a result, Antalis has been able to reduce insurance claims by 75% in a year.” Introducing dash cams has also helped improve driver welfare, and transform Antalis’ coaching approach using best driving examples to demonstrate good behaviour and footage in training sessions to educate other drivers on reaction times and appropriate responses. www.antalis.co.uk