Square One Direct Inc.
- Marketing And Advertising
Square One Direct Inc. used a unified Print MIS to track shop floor data and improve business decisions. Before, they... relied on manual processes and basic spreadsheets, which led to data silos and unclear profitability. The new system let them see job-level costs, spot the most profitable work, and reduce errors. This helped them grow production volume without adding staff. They gained better cost visibility and supported smarter, more profitable choices.
Gilson Graphics wanted to improve their print-on-demand services after getting a new digital press. They needed to get rid of... printed inventories, make their workflows smoother, and handle more orders. They used eProductivity Software's Pace MIS and PrintStream solutions to build a better workflow. The new system let them see their production and financial data in real time. As a result, they eliminated printed inventories for a major client and made their fulfillment programs more efficient.
Nutshell Creative is a marketing agency in the UK. They wanted to stand out from over 25,000 other agencies. They... needed to offer more personalization, customization, and measurability. They used MarketDirect Cross Media to create automated, multi-channel campaigns. This helped them offer new services and set themselves apart from other agencies.
H&H Reeds wanted to remove extra steps and paperwork from their workflow. They needed to make their estimate-to-delivery process faster... and simpler. They set up a new integration between Tharstern and PaperLess Europe. This allowed them to automate invoice processing and connect it to their accounts system. The change helped staff spend less time on data entry and more time on valuable tasks. The project went smoothly and the team saw positive results.
Ampersand needed a better way to manage complex print jobs and workflows. Their old system could not handle their growth... and the many steps in their projects. They chose the ePS Midmarket Print Suite for its web-based tools and strong estimating features. The suite helped them create an automated, end-to-end workflow. As a result, Ampersand was able to triple in size and improve how they serve their customers.
The Sourcing Group
- Marketing And Advertising
- Medium
New York, USA
MarketDirect StoreFront helped The Sourcing Group bring hundreds of clinics and hospitals onto one eCommerce platform. The solution made print... and promotional item purchasing faster and easier. Clinics and hospitals could order everything in one place. The platform let clients use custom branding and track orders in real time. The Sourcing Group saved money, improved brand control, and grew its business with this web-to-print solution.
Publishing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with ePS Avanti
Our Daily Bread Ministries
- Publishing
Avanti helped Our Daily Bread Ministries fix their disconnected data problem. Before, they tracked postage and production in many spreadsheets... and systems. They needed one place to see all mailing costs and schedules. Avanti gave them a single view of their direct mail workflow. Now, they have clear data and better control over their print operations.
Acorn Web wanted to make better decisions using data and grow without hiring more people. They needed a tool to... track and analyze their business in real time. They chose ePS Technique for its ability to give full visibility into their operations. With Technique, Acorn Web improved efficiency and could monitor jobs at any time. They grew their turnover from £16m to £26m. They also reduced paper waste by 660 tons.
Books International wanted to replace their old system with something better. They needed a solution that could handle more orders... and show job status at any time. They used ePS Midmarket Print Suite and ePS PrintFlow to improve their workflow. They started by entering core orders manually and then automated print-on-demand jobs. Now, their new system helps them see the status of every order and work more efficiently.
Insurance Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with ePS Avanti
Physicians Mutual
- Insurance
Avanti, a print management information system, helped Physicians Mutual fix slow manual processes. The company processed over 200 orders daily... and printed 30 million pieces each year. Before Avanti, they had bottlenecks, poor visibility, and lots of manual data entry. Avanti automated workflows, improved reporting, and gave full visibility. This removed bottlenecks and made order tracking easy.
State of Oregon Publishing & Distribution
- Government Administration
Avanti helped State of Oregon Publishing & Distribution move from a manual, homegrown Print MIS to a streamlined, automated system. The new solution... improved workflow and automated manual processes. Detailed job cost reports now help with better decision making. The sales order module and job ticket reduced questions from staff. The organization produces about 150,000 documents and up to 340,000 secure pages daily.
Other Industry Case Studies and Success Stories with ePS Avanti
Imprint Group
- Printing
- Large
Newcastle, UK
Imprint Group used Pace and the Midmarket Print Suite to improve their large format printing operations. They gained real-time visibility... into manufacturing and shipping. Automation sped up quoting and made workflows more efficient. Clients now get quotations much faster. Integration with PrintFlow helps them plan ahead and manage daily tasks. Technology upgrades have made Imprint Group more agile and responsive to customer needs.
Technique helped Acorn Web boost revenue from £16m to £26m. The platform gave real-time visibility into production, improving job tracking... and scheduling. Acorn Web used data-driven insights to plan and allocate resources. They reduced paper waste by 660 tons each year. Customer satisfaction improved with timely, accurate deliveries.
Sull Graphics used an automated print management solution to handle rapid growth and rising demand. The company faced bottlenecks, manual... errors, and costly touchpoints in their workflow. They needed to streamline job management, improve invoicing, and track costs. By analyzing their process and adding automation, Sull Graphics reduced manual work and improved information quality. This helped them cut costs and better serve their customers.
Avanti helped Impulse GDS improve quotation speed and real-time quote review. Before Avanti, they used spreadsheets with no consistency in... estimating. They struggled with job costing and slow estimates. After losing a major client RFQ, they needed better estimating and business metrics. Avanti gave them structured processes and better visibility. Now, they track job and inventory costs in real time and are more competitive in the commercial market.
Avanti helped Blitzprint Inc. manage three divisions: commercial print, book publishing, and marketing. Blitzprint needed a flexible MIS system to... handle different workflows and financial reporting. Avanti allowed each division to operate separately but share a database. The new system automated job streams and improved inventory and fulfillment tracking. Blitzprint was fully operational with Avanti within a month, streamlining processes and supporting business growth.
Suttle-Straus used Tharstern to remove workflow bottlenecks in their print business. They needed a modern MIS to support integration, speed,... and accurate data sharing. Tharstern's estimating module and integration tools helped them cut unnecessary steps and speed up job planning. The team saw better pricing consistency and faster proof approvals. Suttle-Straus continues to find ways to automate and improve with Tharstern.
T'Hooft, a leading Belgian heatset printer, integrated the Apogee workflow with the Technique Print MIS system. This automation eliminated double... data entry, saving 15–20 minutes per print order and reducing errors. The new system streamlined production, cut costs, and allowed jobs to be printed within 24 hours. T'Hooft improved operational efficiency, increased profitability, and boosted customer satisfaction. Seamless updates and strong system integration keep the company competitive in the printing industry.
Westkey Graphics used eProductivity Software to transform from a business forms printer to a full-service print shop. They implemented Monarch... MIS and PrintStream Fulfillment to automate warehouse management, order processing, and scheduling. The new system eliminated information silos and improved communication between sales and planning teams. BI dashboards gave executives better data insights and cost control. Monarch's strict data entry requirements reduced errors and streamlined financial processes.
The Bernard Group replaced their homegrown ticketing and order system with Pace and the Midmarket Print Suite. They needed a... customizable, scalable MIS/ERP for print operations. The new system closed data gaps from order to shipping and improved visibility into metrics. Pace and PrintFlow enabled real-time production tracking and seamless integration. The Bernard Group saw significant growth and higher efficiency after implementation.
Tharstern helped SunDance, a printing company in Orlando, gain real-time business insight. SunDance needed a customizable print MIS to manage... many job types and support growth. Tharstern worked with SunDance to build custom workflows and integrate with other vendors. The team now uses real-time dashboards and reports for every job. SunDance can make better decisions and plan for the future with more transparency.
The John Roberts Company used the Enterprise Commercial Print Suite to manage over 75 machines and improve workflow. They needed real-time... data, better scheduling, and seamless file retrieval. The suite provided modern tools for estimating, shipping, and shop floor data collection. Real-time insights and easy onboarding helped staff adapt quickly. The company saw faster turnaround times, higher visibility, and more accurate production data. Integration with third-party systems streamlined job execution and boosted productivity.
Digital Xpress needed a new print MIS that worked with Quickbooks. Their old system did not integrate well and caused... problems with accounting codes. They chose Tharstern for its user-friendly estimator, shop floor data, inventory system, and Quickbooks integration. The Tharstern team helped them set up the system to fit their needs. Now, job estimates are easier, users can track job progress, and invoicing takes less time.
N2 Group needed a new print management system to replace their old one. They wanted to make quoting and estimating... faster and let staff work from home. They chose Nubium, a cloud-based solution. Nubium made their work easier and let them move to remote work. Now, quoting takes minutes instead of days. Their team is more efficient and can work from anywhere.
Imprint Group wanted better visibility and efficiency in their printing operations. They needed a system to help them make quick... decisions and respond fast to customer needs. They chose the ePS Midmarket Print Suite and worked with eProductivity Software to tailor it to their needs. With Pace MIS/ERP, they can now see real-time data and manage workflows better. They are able to give quotes to clients much faster and respond quickly to market changes.
Print Nation is a print shop in Las Vegas. They had trouble managing their growing business with basic tools like... Google Sheets. They chose Nubium because it fit their needs and was easy to use. After a quick setup, they started using Nubium for quoting and order tracking. The owner saw fast improvements in how they manage jobs. They plan to use more features and connect Nubium with other business tools.
Imprimerie Léonce Deprez used an old ERP system from the 1990s. They wanted to improve their print operations and be... more flexible. They chose ePS Technique and ECO3 Apogee for better data collection and system integration. With these tools, they automated 80% of their jobs and reduced the staff needed for quoting and invoicing. Proofs are now validated in 30 minutes to an hour. The company saves time and can respond faster to customers.
Conway Copies Inc. had trouble with manual data entry and slow financial processes. Their management system did not connect with... QuickBooks. This caused wasted time and made it hard to match financial data with printing jobs. They used PrintSmith Vision with QuickBooks to fix this. Now, they work faster and spend less time on paperwork. Their team can focus more on helping customers.
Customizable. com wanted to make their packaging more sustainable and efficient while keeping high quality. They needed a system that...could work with other platforms and improve how they operate. They chose Nubium for its flexible and easy-to-use design. Nubium helped them connect with tools like Shopify and HubSpot. This made their work easier and reduced problems. Now, Customizable.com can adapt faster and use more eco-friendly practices.
Peczuh Printing is a family-run print business. After acquiring another company, they struggled to unify operations with their first MIS... system. They needed better transparency and support. They switched to ePS Tharstern MIS for improved workflow and help from a supportive team. Now, they have clear data and connectivity across all their sites.
McGowans Print wanted to grow and improve how their teams worked together. Their old MIS system made it hard to... be more efficient. They chose Tharstern to help connect their departments and improve workflows. With Tharstern, they saved 15 hours a week in meetings and made planning easier. Their turnover grew by 15% year on year.
Bennett Graphics wanted to speed up their print workflow and needed a print MIS that could integrate with other solutions. Their old system... had limited integration options and did not meet all their needs. They chose Tharstern because it fit their requirements and offered good support. Tharstern helped them connect their HP Indigo presses and use Power BI for data-led growth. As a result, Bennett Graphics increased their close rate and improved their workflow.
Elle Media Group wanted to grow their business and needed better technology to do it. Their old system could not... connect to new equipment, so they looked for a new solution. They chose Tharstern for its flexibility and support. With Tharstern and new equipment, they grew their business by 40% in under 18 months without hiring more staff. They also moved staff to new roles and improved their daily reporting.
Oregon Printing improved efficiency and saved costs with ePS PrintSmith. They cut job setup time from 30 to 3 minutes.... They saved up to 20% in costs. They achieved consistent pricing and better scheduling. They added digital technology for growth.
Heeter used ePS software to grow revenue by 36%. They doubled throughput and increased sheets per labor hour from 4,000... to over 7,000. Heeter has 100 employees and $26 million in revenue. They offer print, direct mail, and fulfillment services.
