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Explore how print evolves through automation, efficiency, and trust—driving innovation and growth in a digitally shifting world.
Print is a unique industry with a 600-year history of innovation in technology, creativity, commerce, and craftsmanship. When Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press in 1440, he fired the starting gun on the Renaissance, the Reformation, and ultimately the scientific flowering that ushered in the Enlightenment and the modern era. These developments in turn created the conditions for the print industry's own extraordinary progress – a positive feedback loop enabling new techniques, technologies and materials that opened new markets and opportunities for printers. With such a huge role in shaping social, cultural, economic, and intellectual life worldwide, it’s no wonder Time Life Magazine called print the "most important invention of the second millennium." But there's no innovation without risk. Today, digital has displaced print as the dominant medium for mass communication, and the print industry is once again undergoing a major transformation. A New Era While most communication has moved online, print's physical nature keeps it relevant. The industry continues to innovate and grow, creating new applications and opportunities. But there’s no room for complacency. Businesses need to adapt quickly—enter new markets, offer new services, rethink their business models, and overhaul their processes—to stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape. At Konica Minolta, we’ve been leading innovation in production printing for generations, and have helped thousands of customers to make the transition from analogue to digital. To help tackle immediate challenges and lay the groundwork for long-term success, we focus our energy on four key areas: automation, efficiency, reliability, and support.
Automation reduces the need for manual intervention so that people can focus on higher-value tasks that make better use of their skills.
Sustained profitability and growth depends on increasing productivity –finding ways to do more with fewer resources, while still delivering high-quality results and outstanding customer service. In short, being more efficient. This is not a new idea, but it’s still a challenge for many businesses.
The end of the sales cycle is the beginning of the relationship, and a strong customer relationship demands a commitment to ongoing support.