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The End Of The Day With Ray! Konica Minolta New Dealer Agreement - My Questions + Thinking!
It seems the industry’s media and analysts who attended the press conference held by Konica Minolta regarding the KM new Dealer agreement forgot to ask questions. So, in this episode I share my questions and thinking regarding their new Dealer Agreement! As a hint I think Konica Minolta is positioning for a big change with dealer distribution. A Change most of the Konica Minolta Dealers won’t like!
The End Of The Day With Ray! TARIFFS - There's A Bigger Issue!
What was the lesson from COVID-19 for the business print industry? Unfortunately, most of the industry ignored the lesson. However the industry’s end-user paid attention and obtained an awareness the industry’s sellers still wish didn’t happen! Tariffs will reignite and broaden that awareness!
The End Of The Day With Ray! Effissimo Capital Management Increases Stake In Ricoh!
Is The Japanese Private Equity Firm Effissimo Capital Getting Ready To Take Control Of Ricoh? Will Effissimo Capital Shake Up The Conglomerates?
The End Of The Day With Ray! South Africa - Altron & Xerox An Amazing Partnership! What A Trip!
Sharing Thoughts On My Trip To South Africa, Altron Document Solutions - It Is A Fact That Entrepreneurs Around The World Who Are Bold Win!
The End Of The Day With Ray! Fujifilm Digital Disruption 2025! Here's My Thinking!
I believe Fujifilm has a great opportunity to dominate the industry but that domination won't happen without boldness! Fujifilm should buy the assets of Konica Minolta! That would put Fujifilm in great position as a major disrupter with revenues approaching that of Canon.
The End Of The Day With Ray! Brother 1st 9 months FY24 Is Brother Joining ETRIA?
I discuss Brother's 1st 9 months and how they might benefit by joining ETRIA!