Day after day, businesses are learning about the different ways that technology can be utilized to increase productivity, a crucial business aspect which leads to increased profitability.
The use of advanced high speed digital printers and Nanographic printing processes, 3D printing technology, advanced POS systems, and mobile technology, among others, provides businesses with an edge, enabling companies to streamline their operations and expand their customer base.
Let’s take a closer look at these groundbreaking technologies and how they are able to increase business productivity.
Nanographic printing
Nanography, based on nanotechnology or the science of ultra-small particles, is a new technology for digital printing. Nanography allows for printing in high speed on any kind of untreated paper stock and even on any label stock or plastic packaging film. The images produced by high speed digital printers using the Nanographic printing process are resistant to scratches and abrasion for the perfect quality output. Nanographic printing combines the economics and versatility of digital printing with the benefits and high productivity offered by offset printing.
3D Printing
It’s somewhat hard to believe that 3D printing technology has been in existence since 1983, but the technology only made headlines when it turned 30 years old. Thanks to social media and the boom of small 3D printing companies, this technology is quickly making its way as a staple in business. 3D printing technology gives businesses the opportunity to create prototypes and final products quickly, increasing productivity. This technology also lets businesses manufacture products on demand rather than building thousands of units in stock, which can turn to waste if not distributed and marketed efficiently.
POS systems
A Point-of-Sale system is an integral component of every business, and contributes greatly to speeding up the billing process. Advanced POS systems have the capability to carry product information (including manufacturing dates and expiry dates, for perishables), prices, and quantities available in stock. This beats manual inventory taking and sales tallying that takes up a lot of time. POS systems also help increase productivity by streamlining the order process. Other benefits include letting business owners shift from a traditional billing system to a more eco-friendly one that lets customers choose to receive paper bills or not.
Mobile technology
Mobility is a prime factor in increasing business productivity. Through mobile technology, employees are able to make use of company data and resources without being tied down in the office. Whether they are out on sales calls, working from home or a client’s site, or travelling to meetings, mobile devices and project management applications can help staff keep in touch, access important project information, and work from virtually anywhere. Mobile devices and apps lead to new ways of doing business.
The connectivity that mobile tech offers benefits not only the internal organization of the company, but also the company’s relationship with its customers. By taking advantage of mobile technology, companies will be able to make their potential customers see advertisements through mobile websites and apps, QR codes, SMS, banner ads, and more.
Through the use of these technologies, businesses big and small can make their employees more efficient and their customers more satisfied. Business owners will do well to make these technologies work for their organization in order to increase productivity, gain an edge over their competitors, and ultimately rise to the top.
Photograph by Leo Hidalgo