SPRECHER BREWING’S RECIPE FOR DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGY SUCCESS

Sprecher Brewing Co.’s story shows how the right mix of technology can mean big boosts in productivity for small businesses.  How can you achieve similar results in your own office? Here’s more detail on the technology “recipe for success” developed by Xerox Corporation, which turned Sprecher’s outdated, 17-person workplace into an office-productivity showplace. Scaled to the size of your office, these solutions could be just what you need to get your office efficiency back on track.

·        Technology Assessment – The transformation at Sprecher began with the Xerox Office Productivity Advisor, an analytical tool that identifies direct and indirect costs associated with document output. Working with the tool, Xerox uncovered hidden opportunities in Sprecher’s office document processes and developed a customized technology recipe to cut costs and boost productivity. 

·        Office Workhorses – Xerox installed a WorkCentre® Pro 128 in the heart of Sprecher’s office. This networked multifunction product can copy, print, scan and fax at up to 28 pages per minute and can easily handle the entire office’s workload. Sprecher will use the WorkCentre Pro’s scanner to digitize, store and share its records, invoices and other critical business documents. The WorkCentre® M20i – a tabletop MFP – was installed for general office use, another tool to help employees get business done. 

·          Color Printing – Because color documents increase response rates and create a more professional look, Sprecher received two color printers. The Xerox Phaser® 7750 networked laser printer can handle the office’s color workload and also provides excellent color-matching capabilities, so Sprecher’s in-house graphic design team can create accurate proofs for bottle labels, brochures and signage. The Phaser® 8550 solid ink printer was installed in the retail shop where employees can quickly print color invoices, information about brewery tours, and vibrant, attractive fliers.


 

·        Desktop Multifunction – Xerox installed WorkCentre PE 120i desktop MFPs in Sprecher’s executive offices and the production manager’s office. These compact systems provide direct access to printing, copying, scanning and faxing. 

·        Software – Xerox DocuShare®, secure Web-based document and content management software, will help Sprecher employees organize and archive their files, track document versions and collaborate with fellow workers. Xerox Office Fax Pro, in combination with Xerox DocuShare, will help Sprecher get rid of those clunky old filing cabinets. This software allows people to send faxes from the desktop or an MFP in a variety of formats to a variety of places – such as a document repository.  This software also puts all fax lines on one server, allowing Sprecher to reduce actual costs associated with maintaining multiple fax lines.

·        Displays – Xerox 7 Series 17” flat screen monitors replace Sprecher’s bulky monitors, freeing up desk space and helping workers view onscreen documents more effectively.

·        Projector – A Xerox DP 820 DLP Digital Projector ensures that presentations and programs can be delivered more professionally in the new conference room.

·        Supplies and Service: Sprecher received one year’s worth of supplies and services for all products, including solid ink sticks, toner cartridges and more.

 

Visit www.xerox.com/office to get the ingredients for your office’s recipe for document technology success. 

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