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Adaptability is the key for print buyers and suppliers

By: Rich On: May 27, 2020 Comments Disabled
Adaptability is the key for print buyers and suppliers

Adaptability is the key for print buyers and suppliers

“Resilience” has been a popular topic of business books and articles in recent years. Not surprisingly, given the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, there’s a resurgence of interest in what being resilient means. Resilience is the capacity of an organization to bounce back or absorb a disruption while retaining its basic structure and function (Resilience […]
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What the Print Industry Can Learn From The Last Dance

By: Rich On: May 18, 2020 Comments Disabled
What the Print Industry Can Learn From The Last Dance

What the Print Industry Can Learn From The Last Dance

The late and great Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause once said, “Players and coaches don’t win championships, organizations do…” This statement sent shock waves throughout the sports community and raises conversation today with the release of the “The Last Dance.” A documentary highlighting the legendary run of the Chicago Bulls in the ’90s. I would […]
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Increase your marketing —but first, refocus it

By: Rich On: May 12, 2020 Comments Disabled
Increase your marketing —but first, refocus it

Increase your marketing —but first, refocus it

While many businesses are contracting during the COVID-19 economic downturn, this could be a good time to step up your marketing.  It’s an opportunity to reach people with your message when there’s less “noise” from a variety of competing messages. In addition, while people are spending more time at home, your direct mail package may […]
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Beyond Email: Re-envisioning the Print-Buying Process

By: Rich On: May 01, 2020 Comments Disabled
Beyond Email: Re-envisioning the Print-Buying Process

Beyond Email: Re-envisioning the Print-Buying Process

There’s nothing like a crisis to highlight weaknesses. The current economic and health crisis is prompting a reassessment of nearly every business practice, including print-buying.  The printing industry historically has been responsive to changes in the technology of printing, but when it comes to handling orders, it’s stuck to traditional, low-tech manual processes. Many print […]
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