About PT GBM
PT Galic Bina Mada (PT GBM) is a chemical distribution and manufacturing company established in 1971. Initially focused on supplying dyes and additives for the textile industry, PT GBM has since grown into a leading chemical supplier serving various sectors, including food, surface coatings, printing inks, leather, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, and personal care industries in Indonesia.
In addition to its distribution activities, PT GBM also manages internal logistics and printing requirements to support both administrative and production operations. As printing volumes and reporting needs continue to increase, the company faces challenges in maintaining operational efficiency while effectively controlling printing costs.
Challenges
In its daily operations, PT Galic Bina Mada faced several challenges, including:
- The absence of user-based printing usage reports, making it difficult to control and analyze printing needs across departments.
- The previous machines did not support label printing, resulting in inefficient workflows.
- Technical issues such as paper jams were still counted as chargeable clicks, leading to unnecessary printing costs..
- High toner expenses due to an unstructured procurement system (without a Printer Toner Service / PTS), requiring separate toner purchases at higher costs.
These conditions prompted PT Galic Bina Mada to seek a printing solution that is not only operationally reliable, but also capable of providing full usage transparency and comprehensive cost efficiency.
Ricoh Solution: MFP Integrated with EZ Charger
In an effort to improve efficiency, PT Galic Bina Mada chose to transition to Ricoh printing solutions integrated with EZ Charger. This solution offers a range of key features, including:
- Individual Usage Reporting:
With EZ Charger, the company can monitor and record each user’s printing activity, enabling greater transparency and accountability in print management. - Accurate Click Counting:
EZ Charger only counts clicks when a page is successfully printed. In the event of paper jams or other issues, clicks are not counted—preventing unnecessary printing costs. - Reliable Label Printing Capability:
The Ricoh machines now support label printing requirements that were previously not possible with the older devices. - Integrated Toner Service (PTS):
Toner is automatically supplied by Ricoh – PT MDS without the need for separate purchases, resulting in cost savings and a more streamlined procurement process.
Key Benefits:
Full Control Over Printing Usage
Management can monitor printing volumes per user accurately and on a regular basis.
Printing Cost Efficiency
Specialized printing needs, such as label printing, can now be handled smoothly.
Minimal Operational Disruptions
Ricoh machines have proven to be more stable and reliable for daily operations.
Conclusion
The collaboration between PT Galic Bina Mada, Ricoh, and EZ Charger demonstrates that implementing the right print management solution can enhance operational efficiency, reduce hidden costs, and provide full control over internal printing activities. This solution proves that an intelligent printing system can deliver a significant impact on overall productivity and cost savings.
