APB & Associates got its start in 2002, born out of necessity, after several companies asked for our help. We evaluated their current document output environment and their key documents, and introduced newer technologies such as multifunctional products, and new procurement options such as cost-per-page agreements (especially with printers). APB then developed a comprehensive approach for the management of its clients' fleet of printers, copiers, scanners, and facsimiles.
According to the Gartner Group, an organization's paper output devices can cost an enterprise between 2% and 4% of revenue. One of the key areas identified by Gartner in which organizations can significantly reduce document creation and storage expenses is to "right-size" copiers, printers, fax machines, and scanners. Public and private firms recognize the need to control their document output costs.
Ultimately, APB & Associates' success and growing relationships created opportunities to assist its clients in identifying, analyzing and designing processes to enhance information flow and streamlining operations. With the addition of proven consultants and quality processes we now develop strategies for gathering, documenting, and reviewing requirements for our clients' successful growth.
The company continues to grow, offering more document management services, business process improvement consulting, training and group facilitation, due to strategic business partnerships and high customer retention. Its output and workflow study processes has been widely accepted and proven in the financial, manufacturing, technology and service industries.