Many MIS solutions are available to print service providers, deciding which is right for your company is a process best approached by determining the needs of your particular business. Some organizations may need to employ an entry-level system to utilize basic modules such as job tracking, invoicing, accounts receivable, and job costing. Other organizations need a more sophisticated, high-end system, featuring a complete function set including custom functions to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-benefit.
"The concept as we define it refers to the use of computer technology to help manage every aspect of the print business," says Scott St. Cyr, principal, Cyrious Software. "This starts with the sales force management and CRM, continued through estimating and quoting, handles the details of production and delivery management, and then ties that back into accounting and marketing," he states.
It is important to choose a MIS well tailored to meet your needs. Quick printers and small commercial shops will need a different solution than a large commercial printer or in-plant operation. Those who offer both offset and digital equipment need to take that into account as well. Printers offering specialty services such as large format, packaging, labels, or web offset need to ensure the management system they choose is equipped to handle these services.
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