Xerox handed Fiat printing deal

Printing giant Xerox has signed a worldwide contract to manage Italian car maker Fiat's print operations.

Fiat hopes the five-year managed print services (MPS) agreement will help it cut costs by up to 30%, and fit in with its shift towards more sustainable working practices.

Fiat Group is among a raft of companies turning to MPS to enable more flexibility in its printing capabilities - helping it to react quicker to situations and prevent wastage of marketing material.

The MPS strategy will help Fiat better manage its company-wide print spend and allow it to operate more efficiently by reducing the number of output devices and redirecting print jobs to the most cost-effective machine.

Xerox will also manage the network and provide pre-emptive servicing of equipment to ensure employees remain productive and are not impacted by faults or technical issues.

Fiat will also benefit from tools such as Xerox's sustainability calculator to support its commitment to tackling climate change and reduce energy consumption by 50%.

Stephen Cronin, president of Xerox Global Services said: "MPS delivers results that can have a positive and direct impact on a corporation's bottom line.

"Companies like Fiat who partner with Xerox have a significant advantage - our global delivery capabilities and MPS market leadership position mean we can quickly transform the way business is done - and build a sustainable infrastructure for the future."

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