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Why refurbished tech should play into strategic planning
Using refurbished technology can bring significant cost savings to a business, but it is now becoming a strategic choice too, so it is something that resellers should be considering in conversations with customers, says Graeme Logan, purchasing manager at ETB Technologies.
We’ve all been there. The week has got away from us, it’s Friday night and the cupboards are bare. So, to avoid the family going hungry, you stop in at the only supermarket you pass on the way home – usually something with Express or Local in the title. Long story short, all that’s left are a couple of overpriced ready meals and a pot of pomegranate kefir that has seen better days. You walk out of the store £25 worse off with a dinner you don’t really fancy. And all because you didn’t plan well enough. Nice story, but what’s the point? I hear you ask. Well, it’s a long-winded way of saying that strategic planning is important. Whether it’s meal prep in your personal life or procurement planning at work, weighing up all the options and making an informed decision will almost always bring about better results.
Strategic choice In today's rapidly changing business environment, maintaining a competitive edge requires agile and smart technology buying strategies that consider a range of approaches. Historically, adding refurbished tech to an overall infrastructure stack was seen as a way to cut costs, but companies are increasingly recognising that refurbished is a strong strategic choice that offers control, flexibility and resilience at a time when there’s plenty of roadblocks along the way. Before we discuss the benefits of refurbished technology in strategic planning, it’s important to recognise that we aren’t talking about the tech equivalent of the yellow sticker discount aisle here. These devices may technically be pre-owned, but they’ve been restored to like-new condition, in a process
Graeme Logan purchasing manager
etb-tech.com
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These devices may technically be pre-owned, but they’ve been restored to like- new condition, in a process that typically includes thorough testing, repair and quality assurance checks.
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