Posts Tagged ‘print’

Reducing Consumption with Digital On-Demand Printing

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As sustainability becomes a more prevalent concern in the operations of organizations, companies are constantly looking for ways to reduce their consumption of resources. Businesses take different approaches to achieving this goal. Some companies look for ways to reduce the size of their packaging or to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels. Others, however, seek to reduce or eliminate their waste.

While digital on-demand printing does not solve the world’s resource problem, it does allow companies to reduce the economic and environmental burden of over production for their campaign execution. Print production methods such as offset, screen, rotogravure and flexography require large production runs to offset the cost of setup and to maintain print consistency. To reduce the need to reprint, companies authorize 5% to 10% overruns to account for the loss and damage of items during the execution of a marketing campaign. Digital on-demand printing, however, allows companies to print exactly what is needed and to economically replace single items with consistent print quality when necessary. Thus, there is no excess consumption of resources to produce items and there are no excess materials to dispose of in the landfills.

Let me know how your company is reducing its consumption.

Synergy of Services

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Even the most creative in-store promotion won’t be successful unless it’s executed properly – and that means it’s quickly delivered to the right place, in the right quantities and in perfect condition. This seems simple enough, but large QSRs and retailers who have thousands of locations, that are all unique in some way, understand the complexity of this task. The critical components of execution — print, fulfillment and shipping – must work together in what I like to call a “synergy of services.”

Throughout the month, we will be examining the issues around “synergy of services,” and how it can lead to greater efficiencies, reduced costs and more time to focus on your core business. We’ll be hearing from industry experts about best practices and innovative solutions that can help your business grow. So join the discussion. We want to hear from you!

Here’s to a Great 2010

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Greetings!

With a new year well under way, it is the perfect time to reflect on what was a remarkable 2009 and look forward to an even better 2010.

Last year was proof that the marketing execution needs of the QSR, fast casual and retail market place are unique. Some of these requirements might seem simple on the surface, but if you put them all together and then spread them across your entire system, things can get pretty complicated. That’s where we come in. You’ve got multiple menu board systems and sizes – no problem! You’ve got varying price points by market, by franchisee, even by individual location – been there, done that! You’ve got caloric disclosure requirements varying by jurisdiction – Synq’s got you covered. You’ve got all of the above, plus you’re changing your menu, rolling out a complete new pricing structure and you want it changed out overnight – BRING IT ON!

We are also champions of Local Marketing, and we will help you take it from the concept hatched at your agency or in your board room to a completely integrated campaign at your locations. Let us work with you to apply the best practices that can only come from someone focused on this market. At Synq, we eat, breathe and sleep this stuff.

That is why in 2009 we were able to add 7 new major QSR, retail and fast casual brands representing over 12,000 individual locations to our already impressive list of customers. We are extremely flattered and humbled by the trust they have shown in us, and we will serve them with the same dedication as we do all of the 50,000 plus locations we currently serve.

In 2010 we will continue to be your industry partner, focusing on the issues that matter most to you. Beyond print, fulfillment and technology, we will focus on innovative solutions for the QSR, fast casual and retail markets that make your job easier, save time and reduce costs.

Here’s to a great 2010.

Mike