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Implementing a Managed Print Solution for Tainui NZ Ltd

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the failure of implementing a managed print solution to control costs and reduce waste associated with outsourcing practices in a complex and legacy environment.  Design/methodology/approach – Project documentation and literature reviews versus interview results by key stakeholders of the project.  Findings – It is found that there are critical successful factors would directly affect the result of a project implementation. Multi-party collaboration is quite challenging to each party, especially the product owner. It needs a strong leader to indicate each party’s responsibility and make sure communication can go through smoothly.  Practical implications – Organizations who have more complex infrastructure and legacy systems would need to take extra care when integrating new systems.  Originality/value – This paper can be used by Tainui or other organization leaders and project managers to be more effectively achieve future project success.  Keywords - Print management, Printers, Waste, Cost saving, IT project, CSF, Multi-party collaboration, Outsourcing  Paper type - Case study

History

Copyright Date

2013-01-01

Date of Award

2013-01-01

Publisher

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Rights License

Author Retains Copyright

Degree Grantor

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

ANZSRC Type Of Activity code

890399 Information Services not elsewhere classified

Victoria University of Wellington Item Type

Masters Research Paper or Project

Language

en_NZ

Victoria University of Wellington School

School of Information Management

Advisors

Hooper, Tony