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To make the most of your print spend and achieve the best possible ROI, distribution and logistics services are crucial. That's because you aren't “done” until your message is received. And your message isn't received until it's delivered.
Think about it: You can create an amazing piece of marketing collateral or a critical business form for operations and then get it beautifully printed at a great price. But if these items arrive late or damaged – or cost twice as much to ship as they did to print – you haven't optimized the entire value chain.
Right items, right place, right time (plus information for continuous improvement)
Distribution and logistics services deliver the right items, to the right recipients, at the right time – while minimizing storage, handling and freight costs. These services also should provide valuable information needed to drive better processes and sourcing decisions to minimize total cost of usage of each item. Such information includes:
- How items are ordered
- Where items should be stored geographically to minimize freight costs and shipping times
- How often orders are placed and processed
- What production methods will minimize costs (such as digital on demand or offset, or longer runs)
WorkflowOne's capabilities in the distribution and logistics of printed materials
WorkflowOne understands the interplay of printed materials production and distribution. So we can minimize costs and maximize effectiveness. Our core capabilities include:
- Basic storage/warehousing
- Merchandise pick-and-pack logistics
- Kitting services and order fulfillment
- Mass distributions or “pushes” of like items to multiple recipients
- Point of Purchase (POP) signage distribution
- Freight and logistics analysis
By combining these capabilities in distribution and logistics, WorkflowOne can provide custom solutions to maximize the effectiveness of your print or promotional product spend.
Improving efficiency and effectiveness through printed materials distribution
WorkflowOne can improve your operational execution. Some organizations struggle with fundamental issues: The wrong materials are sent, or materials arrive late or damaged. These organizations incur direct costs (replacement materials, subsequent order processing and shipment costs) and indirect costs (opportunity costs and operational inefficiency). Effectiveness is sacrificed; materials simply aren't available to meet the need – whether that's a store deadline for signage or labels critical to a manufacturing process. WorkflowOne can help you make fundamental operational improvements.
WorkflowOne can help you control costs. Our highly efficient operations result in low storage and handling costs. We also look beyond our internal processes for distribution and freight and see the entire value chain. Then we seek ways to drive savings by:
- Implementing technology
- Changing ordering behaviors
- Reducing production quantities
- Using digital on demand production
- Leveraging our national distribution footprint
WorkflowOne can make your organization more effective. Our distribution and logistics solutions let you create highly customized and targeted messages, materials and campaigns that drive revenue and increase ROI. We also can help improve ease of use in your organization. For example, our technology solutions make administrative tasks – such as tracking print material inventory or serving end users who place occasional online orders – simple. Our account management and customer support teams make it easy to get what you need, where and when you need it.
Why we get results
WorkflowOne understands how to distribute printed materials and promotional products. We work hard to realize every possible efficiency based on our wealth of experience. For example:
- We put our expertise to work. We analyze data generated from the distribution process to make better decisions throughout the value chain – all the way back to creative planning through sourcing and production. Our knowledge of printing and large-scale, national distribution sets us apart.
- We offer distinct advantages. Our size enhances what we can provide at a local, regional or national level:
- National footprint: We have a nationwide network of distribution and business service centers.
- Systems: Our systems support and improve your experience with distribution services.
- Buying power: We leverage our size to negotiate lower freight costs.
- We always put forth our best effort. Applying our expertise every day yields the best possible results for our customers. We're always willing to take extra steps to ensure that delivery occurs, and your message is indeed received. It's our greatest asset – and the biggest advantage we offer WorkflowOne customers.
Let us uncover the inefficiencies in your value chain. Schedule a call today to learn how a customized program from WorkflowOne can maximize your print and promotional spend.
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