News Release
Lexmark helps Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad achieve savings efficiency
through Managed Print Services
Kuala Lumpur, 24 March 2010 – Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK)
announced today that Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (MYDIN) has achieved 40
percent savings on its printing expenditures pursuant to the implementation of
Lexmark’s Managed Print Services (MPS).
Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad, which manages the MYDIN chain of stores and
hypermarkets, has successfully implemented Lexmark’s MPS at their headquarters
in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, with approximately 2000 users, as well as at the
company’s warehouses, hypermarkets and emporiums located across 27 sites
nationwide. MYDIN’s implementation consisted of consolidating around 200 devices
to 80 Lexmark laser multifunction products (MFPs) and single-function printers.
“When visiting MYDIN’s premises to get a firsthand look at their working
environment, we analyzed opportunities in several areas that Lexmark could
immediately impact with its equipment and expertise in MPS,” said William Tan,
Lexmark Malaysia’s country manager. “Working closely with MYDIN on their
deployment and implementation strategies, we have upgraded their infrastructure
and reduced their environmental footprint, all while helping to lower their printing
costs.”
To meet MYDIN’s specific needs, Lexmark installed an assortment of A4 and A3
colour and monochrome printers and MFPs supporting specific departmental
requirements. The models included X646, X854, X772 and T644 laser devices. For
print management solutions, while we installed the Lexmark Document Accounting
Software tool.
Malik Murad Ali, IT Director of Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad added, “With the
implementation of Lexmark’s MPS, we were able to increase productivity and
reduce operational costs in all our premises including hypermarkets, chain stores,
warehouses and administrative offices. We cut down a sizeable amount of print
supplies and equipment wastage and streamlined printing solutions for a more
efficient and fiscally responsible working environment.”
Malik added, “Lexmark’s MPS has put all of MYDIN’s printers on a single network,
so we can easily transfer print jobs in the event of any technical downtime. No
more delay in issuing documentation! Lexmark’s MPS also allows MYDIN’s
management to monitor usage of print equipment and consumables and enforce
quotas for colour printing, photocopying, and other output where necessary. With a
centralized network, it was so simple to generate reports on the print resources
consumed by each department and that has worked wonders towards encouraging
responsibility towards usage of office equipment and supplies. Furthermore,
Lexmark now manages all equipment and supplies of print consumables, thus
equipment upkeep is no longer a hassle and we don’t need to stock large amounts
of print supplies for a large range of printer models. In fact, we have reduced our
inventory of printers by 60% nationwide.”
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About Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad
MYDIN, a well-known homegrown retail chain store company in Malaysia, engages
in retailing and wholesaling a broad range of goods ranging from food line,
household, soft line and hard-line items. Soft line products include cosmetics,
textile, leather and clothing lines for women, men, babies, children, and sports.
Hard-line products include hardware, electrical, stationery, porcelain and toys. The
food line includes confectionery, drinks and beverages, delicatessen, toiletries, daily
and dairy products. MYDIN also stocks an assortment of daily supplies of Muslim
goods.
MYDIN’s currently has 50 outlets nationwide. The stores are located all over the
Klang Valley, Terengganu, Kota Bharu, Seremban, Nilai, Johor, Alor Setar, Melaka,
Penang, Pahang and Kelantan. The 4 Hypermarkets are located at USJ Subang
Jaya, MITC; Melaka, Kuala Terengganu and Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. MYDIN
employs over 6,500 personnel, including management and administrative staff.
MYDIN has a strategic advantage over retailers as it sources directly from the
manufacturers and purchases in bulk which enables them to get special discounts
from the manufacturers, thus rendering it possible to fulfill its business philosophy
of selling to its customers at wholesale prices. Its customers include end-users,
wholesalers and petty traders. MYDIN sources its merchandise both locally and
from other countries including Bangladesh, China, France, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab
Emirates and United Kingdom.
MYDIN has been a Lexmark customer since 2007.
About Lexmark
Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses of all sizes with a
broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help them
to be more productive. In 2009, Lexmark sold products in more than 150 countries
and reported approximately $4.0 billion in revenue. Learn how Lexmark can help
you get more done at www.lexmark.com
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nurul@rantaupr.com.my
Serena Yoong
Lexmark Malaysia
012 03-7492 0862
syoong@lexmark.com
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