Sheffield United Football Club
DNS introduced new state-of-the-art copy, print and scan devices across all club sites to help streamline operations, increase visibility, minimise the amount of time and money the business as a whole was spending on managing its print environment & ensuring that they were benefitting from the latest technology.
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Cost
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Previously, the club’s mixed fleet of dated devices with different manufacturers maintenance contracts & levels of support, had resulted in a complex set up with no transparency of cost or performance.
Different devices needing different consumables and the problem of not knowing immediately who to call when there was a problem, meant staff were wasting more time than necessary keeping the fleet up and running.
The main supplier was a distant corporate organisation in the South of England with little knowledge of the requirements needed by a football club the size of Sheffield United.
Our Solution
Once the DNA evaluation team had mapped the current profile including location, specifications, cost, performance & contractual position. They compiled a solution that not only met the needs of the users, but also maximised efficiency in communication and document workflow. It saved the organisation both time and money, while also improving the image the club portrayed literally in print and practically in operation.
We are a Championship club, but our document technology was non-league. We decided it was time to consolidate and explore better ways of working. Martin & the DNS team evaluated the whole document production fleet within a day across three sites. They were discreet & courteous, while ensuring they obtained locations, usage, requirements, pain points & user interaction.
The Outcome
Sheffield United now has full visibility of print usage and costs, enabling better fund allocation. Automatic meter readings and toner alerts help reduce waste, downtime and management efforts. Secure print release enhances data security and mobility by requiring user authentication. Equipment access is seamless via screen or mobile app, eliminating the need for sanitisation. Improved scanning with OCR enables quick document searches and instant data access. Higher-quality printing and scanning, along with energy-efficient technology, contribute to environmental savings. Committed to sustainability, Sheffield United uses recyclable parts and toners, supported by DNS’s recycling facilities. Regular review meetings ensure ongoing customer support and collaboration.
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