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Sustainability efforts remain a major topic in industry, especially for mid-sized and large enterprises that have significantly larger footprints. Traditionally, a notable aspect of this was paper consumption for document management, but the trend towards digitization has mitigated this considerably. Even so, print is not dead, and organizations have a responsibility to manage their print and paper solutions smartly to truly go green.

As the manufacturing sector becomes increasingly competitive, and as conscious consumers put more pressure on businesses to promote sustainability, more companies are seeking innovative ways to optimize production that is both profitable and environmentally friendly. The reverse supply chain, or the flow of goods from the buyer back to the manufacture, is fueled by returns, end-of-life recycling, faulty part repair, manufacturer recall, and surplus stock. Utilizing the reverse supply chain efficiently helps businesses go green in three important ways:

1. Less E-Waste

It’s no secret that printer and multifunction copier control plays a major part in cost control and reduction. Did you know, though, that you can integrate the power of printer and copier accounting directly into your devices? With various accounting tools and technologies, you can restrict your printers and copiers to ensure effective cost tracking, control, and management.

Billing and Tracking

There are a number of ways to integrate device tracking and accounting into your multifunction printers, from built-in software to external devices. Those methods include:

Economies constantly evolve. Society's industrial age gave way to the service economy. This change took a couple of hundred years, but the next step from service to information-based commerce lasted only decades. Experts refer to the current epoch as the “Uber Economy” after the famous ride-sharing service. Whatever name it goes by, it is evident that businesses can supercharge their customer service efforts by fully utilizing today's powerful mobile technology.