Consumables Management

Reduce inventory expenses. Never run out of supplies.

Long after your devices are installed, they continue to use toner and other supplies - a cost which can easily get out of control if not managed properly.

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What You Need, When You Need It

With Distributed Fleet Management, your output devices are constantly monitored. Information from your fleet goes to the Lexmark Data Collection Manager at your site and is sent to Lexmark's data warehouse. The system validates your need for supplies before they're ordered. For example, we will compare actual usage with expected usage. When supplies do run low, we will order them for you and ship them to the address you specify.

To make sure you get exactly what you need, we leverage our existing partnerships with reliable and flexible global suppliers. This unique ordering process gives you maximum control with minimum effort and it protects you against waste and errors. If you prefer, you can also leverage the Lexmark Services Web Portal to order the supplies yourself.

Here's what you can expect:

• Validation of all orders for part numbers, contract terms, and agreement compliance
• Protection against unnecessary shipping charges
• Defense against fraudulent or excessive orders
• Acknowledgements for orders shipped and received

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What Do You Have To Risk Without Consumables Management?

Consumables Management is a proactive way for you to take control of output supplies. Most companies simply negotiate with supply vendors and establish a unit cost for each item. This prompts individual departments to handle their own ordering which is an inefficient and costly system.

A recent presentation by a leading office supply vendor showed the average website visit to order supplies lasts 20 minutes. Individual orders tend to be small, which means frequent transactions and higher shipping costs - even higher when end users are left to choose the fastest (and sometimes the most expensive) delivery option. Meanwhile, your inventory could be clogged with things you won't need for weeks or even months. Many companies can have substantial resources tied up in printing supplies inventory - taking time away from their contributions to the core business.

Eliminate these concerns and reduce your spending with Consumables Management. This proactive service combines constant monitoring of your supply levels with timely ordering and delivery. Cut your inventory dramatically, but never run out of the things you need.