Independent Advisors Specializing in Copier/Printer Sales & Leases
SPC is currently buying for around 96k students in Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont
The concept of cooperative buying in the complicated industry of copiers and printers is fairly new. It began with SPC in 1989. A Five-Year Equipment Replacement Schedule (FYERS) is the primary tool that we use to “right size” your equipment. This includes onsite surveying, fleet recommendations, and follow-through of the bid process.
Why do you need a consultant (SPC) in the copier industry? Because of complexity, and motive! A vendor will always strive to maximize profits while a consultant is paid to maximize cost savings. Due to the complexity of the six cost centers (equipment, service, supplies, trades, lease, and warranties), you need a consultant to guide you through the process.
Presently our bids are coming in at 9% of retail while the current salesman’s cost is 50% of retail
For example, A Toshiba 9029a with RADF, Duplexer, Finisher, 3-Hole Punch, CIF-Print, Color Scan, and Hard Drive for Secure Print, 90 Copies per Minute, and currently has a retail cost of $60,000. SPC can obtain that same copier for $5,400.00 … 9% of Retail! Our prices are negotiated and supported directly by the manufacturer.
Bizhub C750i
Toshiba 9029a
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Questions about getting started? Drop us a line to find out more!
Call Alex Webster at 800-750-1538 ext. 7 to schedule an appointment.
Services SPC provides to the client
Prior to Installation:
- Cooperative Buying Power of copiers & printers
- Five-Year Equipment Replacement Schedule
- We work with vendors/manufacturers for you
- You can choose a vendor no matter the bid results
During Installation:
- On-site oversight of equipment installation
- (ESPs), electrical wiring, etc.
- Follow-through to ensure completion
- Print Management Software
During Installation:
- STARDoc Fleet Management program
- Live Floor Plans
- Annual Meter Read Collection
- Simplified Billing Program
- Annual Reports
- Mediating equipment and warranty issues
Services SPC provides to the vendor
Prior to Installation:
- Quantity addition of clients/equipment/volume
- Bid Specs organized in consistent format with FYERS
- Past bid results shared to provide best negotiations
- No vender can under-spec, under-bid, offer discontinued equipment
- Client chooses the vendor of choice, despite bid results
- Digital Needs Analysis to match machine/installation site
- Coordination of vendor/client meeting after bid is awarded
During Installation:
- Oversight of equipment installation
- Electronic Surge Protectors (ESPs), electrical wiring, etc.
- Follow-through to ensure completion
- Print Management Software
During Installation:
- Annual Meter Read Collection
- Simplified Billing Program
- Mediating equipment and warranty issues
- Annual Meetings with Vendor
