Continuing my theme on outsourcing I thought I’d delve into why organisations can really come out on top when they choose to work with a print management company. 
What is print management?
And, what can a print management company do for you?
In essence they manage the purchasing of any print, mail and marketing item you generate.
Print management companies can help you save time and money on all print related activities.
Outsourcing your print and mailing such as invoicing, statements, cheques or corporate stationery items will ensure continuity of brand management, cost reduction and give you unlimited access to expertise.
What are the 5 benefits of working with a print management company?
It’s not expensive
Print management does cost money because there will be set up costs at the outset of the contract or project but what you need to remember is that a print management company will be managing many procurement activities for different organisations and companies this gives them leverage because they are purchasing on volume which in turn is passed down to you the customer in cost savings.
These savings would not be be achieved if the buying is done by many different departments and is managed locally rather than centrally.
Outsourcing will increase efficiencies and eliminate random 
purchasing.
Guaranteed cost savings
Organisations with in-house sourcing will never achieve the level of savings a print manager can offer, the function is not core to their business and there is likely to be a lack of print knowledge making sourcing the right product at the best price difficult.
Investment in print management software
Print management companies take advantage of the latest print management software solutions.
Print procurement technology enhances the business process by streamlining quoting, improving the print job process and using digital asset management as a central repository for marketing assets and documents.
Organisations do not have the budget nor the infrastructure to implement a print management procurement program but print management companies specifically aim to improve and invest in the technology to ensure customers can place orders online and all print jobs are managed accurately and delivered on time.
Accountability
Outsourcing to a print manager ensures that they are accountable 
by being able to show cost savings through metrics and reports that include KPI’s and SLA’s to demonstrate effectiveness.
Innovation
All organisations want to make sure that their printed communications and marketing collateral is at the forefront of their competition. 
Print management companies provide innovation and creativity because of their expertise in design and print and because of their knowledge of the market place.
They keep up to date with advancements in the print industry and pass these developments on to you the customer.
Above all else, a print management company is impartial they are not tied to anyone manufacturer or supplier.
They will have cultivated an extensive network of supplier relationships developed over many years, based on trust, excellence and expertise, which cannot be achieved in-house.
The next time you are reviewing your print strategy and want to know how your company can make savings think print management!
