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Managed Print Services Reduce Costs by 30% for a Leading UK Pharmaceutical Services Provider


Background

Discover how a UK pharmaceutical services provider reduced print costs by 30% with a modern managed print and cloud solution.

A leading UK-based contract research and pharmaceutical services provider, with over 1,100 employees across six sites, needed a modern, secure, and reliable print environment. With complex scientific workflows and strict compliance requirements, the organisation sought a partner capable of delivering a consistent and unified Managed Print Service (MPS) across all UK locations.


The Challenge

Before implementing the new solution, the organisation faced multiple challenges:

Multiple contracts across different sites with varying costs

Mixed, inconsistent device fleet with limited account management

Devices often unserviced or using non-genuine consumables, causing downtime.

Inconsistent secure print capabilities across sites.

Rising costs, low productivity, and concerns over security and reliability.

The organisation needed a single, trusted print partner to standardise the fleet, control costs, and improve overall print operations.


Objectives

Key objectives included:

Consolidate to one supplier across all UK sites.

Standardise devices and service delivery.

Reduce waste and streamline operational efficiency.

Achieve predictable, transparent costs.

Improve security, compliance, and productivity.

Support hybrid working with cloud print solutions.


Our Solution

The organisation implemented a fully standardised Managed Print Service (MPS):

Award winning Toshiba e-STUDIO multifunction devices (MFDs) deployed across six sites

Toshiba e-Follow Cloud for secure,cloud-based print and follow-me functionality

Enhanced security,compliance, and consistent workflows

Single cost-per-copy modelfor mono and colour across the fleet

Automated toner replenishmentfor improved efficiency

Over 86%of service requests handled remotely

The solution provided a reliable, modern print infrastructure aligned with operational and regulatory needs.


Implementation

The rollout was completed in phased stages across all sites:

Legacy devices replaced with standardised MFDs.

Users migrated to cloud print with secure pull printing.

Connectivity and security issues resolved across sites.

Phased deployment minimised disruption to daily operations.


Results

The Managed Print Service delivered significant benefits:

Reduced print costsby 30% through a single contract and standardised fleet

Improvedreliability and reduced downtime

Consistent euser experience across all locations

Strengthened  security and compliance with unified secure print

Most serviceissues resolved remotely, minimising on-site disruption

Positive feedback from internal teams on service quality and responsiveness

Reduced waste  with automated toner management and cloud print efficiency

The organisation now enjoys a stable, modern print environment while achieving tangible cost savings.


Future Plans

The organisation is looking to further transform its operations:

Expand cloud print capabilities

Continue optimisation through quarterly service reviews

Transition toward a paperless environment using business process automation software.

Maintain a partnership focused on reducing waste, improving security, and supporting digital transformation.

Introduce additional workflow and document management solutions.

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