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Streamline the Workflows of Your Production Printing

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Modern production printing is no longer relegated to specialized print shops; in fact, many companies are finding it efficient and economical to bring production printing in house. With fast, high-quality, often high-volume capabilities, production printing can transform how you use print materials for your business. But did you also know that you have options that can streamline production printing workflows and make your team even more efficient?

Some of your options are literally right in front of you, such as the finishing options available on today’s printers. For example, a printer can not only fill in templates and print personalized materials, but also fold, stuff, and label mailings. When your equipment manages this work automatically, the amount of time needed for each step (and time between steps) is dramatically reduced. Building finishing options like this into your workflow also provides a high level of quality control that minimizes mistakes and errors. With automated decision making and improved interconnection, your staff can have fewer touchpoints for any given print process.

Infomax offers solutions from both EFI and ConnectPlus that streamline production printing workflows. ConnectPlus, for example, is a comprehensive package that keeps your office systems up-to-date and working together as seamlessly and efficiently as possible. Desktop computers, networks, and imaging systems are all optimized with ConnectPlus’ hands-off installation. EFI, meanwhile, offers the Fiery Workflow Suite, a solution that coordinates printing and production systems. From job submission to prepress, processing to color management and variable data printing, EFI streamlines workflows and speeds the timeline between job creation and complete, printed materials.

Production printing can be a powerful business tool, made even more powerful when systems are designed for maximum efficiency. By leveraging computing and equipment power to create high-quality materials, minimize mistakes, and provide quick turnaround times, workflow tools keep your company nimble and responsive. Contact Infomax Office Systems to put workflow tools like EFI and ConnectPlus to work for you.

Big Workflow Solutions for Small Businesses

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It’s that time of year again—no, not the holidays. Small Businesses Saturday is right around the corner. On November 28th, small businesses across the country will ramp up for big sales as local consumers support their community through shopping small. But, small businesses should make sure they are prepared to handle an influx in customers and provide exceptional customer service—not just on Small Business Saturday, but every day of the year. Intuitive digital workflows ensure faster processes and better customer service, among many other benefits.

Here are several reasons why every small business needs a digital workflow strategy.

  • More time to focus on goals. Small businesses often falsely believe that they aren’t big enough to warrant a switch from paper-based system to digital workflows. But, by implementing digital workflow solutions, small businesses are better equipped to focus on the important things. Rather than being bogged down by inefficient processes, they will be able to look ahead and plan for future success. A digital workflow strategy will positively alter the trajectory of your business, by improving the overall efficiency and productivity of your daily operations.
  • Streamlined communication. Even small businesses have communication issues. The most productive work environments require cohesive communication channels that connect in real time. A comprehensive workflow solution will speed decision-making tasks and improve the flow of communication across all levels of your team. With a digital workflow strategy, you can spend less time with back-and-forth communications, and more time focusing on your customer.
  • Improved responsiveness. It’s difficult to tend to the needs of your consumers when you are tending to your own business’s needs. With a digital workflow strategy, your business will run more smoothly. In a sense, a digital workflow strategy is like adding oil to a rusty chain. Imagine if you could retrieve an invoice in seconds instead of minutes, or instantly pull all sales related to a particular customer. With a digital workflow solution, you’ll be able to operate more quickly, creating positive experiences for your employees and customers.

A digital workflow strategy should be an intuitive and effective addition to your SMB workplace. Contact us today to learn about how to grow your small business.

Production Printing Workflow Tools You Need Right Now

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Let’s face it: your production printing operation could use a little help. Many print shops however, are slow to upgrade their printing environment out of preference for the status quo. We get it, the task of implementing new workflow tools can seem daunting. But, rest assured that workflow tools can make all the difference when it comes to your business’s efficiency.

By optimizing your professional print environment with workflow software, you can maximize the effectiveness of  your existing equipment. A workflow management system will help tasks get completed faster and more efficiently. This way, you can save time and money, and you can ultimately get back to growing your business.

Here are some workflow tools that could drastically improve your printing operation.

  • Job submissions. By creating a simplified system for job submissions, tasks can be completed in record time. Furthermore, as the process of job submissions is made easier, customer satisfaction will skyrocket.
  • Pre-press. By streamlining and automating print jobs, you can reduce the amount of waste used throughout your print shop. Furthermore, it ensures the integrity of each individual job prior to going to print.
  • Color management: With color management, you can ensure that you will have consistent color on every job. Whether you are using the same color today or next month, the colors will remain uniform.
  • Makeready. With just a few clicks, you can easily adjust particular jobs. By integrating Integrate labor-intensive document preparation activities under one visual interface, you can shorten job preparation and complete more jobs in less time.
  • Processing. Make sure your server is capable of fast turnaround, intuitive use, and consistent high-quality output. Digital front ends (DFEs) control the printing operations across multiple devices and printing environments, ultimately resulting in faster turnaround times for graphic-intensive jobs, as well as personalized jobs.

To learn more about production printing workflow tools, contact Infomax today. We will show you how to take your printing environment to the next level.