(Watch Pat McGrew’s video interview with Print Management Information Systems’ Ehsan Elahi here.)
A Web-To-Print-MIS?
In the world of print, there’s a massive difference between putting ink on paper and then successfully managing a print business. Running a print shop isn’t just about production—it’s about your sales, marketing, operations, and your customer experience. That’s where PrintMIS ePRO steps in, transforming the way you and your team handle the workflow from start to finish, whether it be Print Estimating, Quote & Proof Approvals, Job Tickets, Order Tracking, Purchasing, Deliveries, Billing, Web-to-Print Online Orders, or anything else.
If you’re a print service provider (PSP), you know that running a successful business requires you to have a capable software to power those business processes. You must be able to offer a convenient way for your customers to get Print Quotes and Track Orders, including the ability to “self-service” those orders online using web-to-print (W2P) customer portals. If your system can’t keep up with the ever-growing list of demands—tight deadlines, shrinking profit margins, and increasing customer expectations—customers will go elsewhere. Whether you do these processes tens, hundreds, or thousands of times every day, a capable software solution is the best path for you to have a profitable print business.
“As a software company with over two decades of experience in the printing industry, the goal at PrintMIS is to empower print shops with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive market. PrintMIS ePRO enables print service providers to deliver exceptional value to their customers while maximizing efficiency and profitability.” —Printers Apprentice Max Arbani.
Larger printing businesses spend thousands annually on the software tools and infrastructure that form their technology stack. Building that stack often includes custom development in addition to off-the-shelf print MIS and W2P solutions. Small to mid-sized printers have fewer attractive options for adopting similar solutions without bearing higher costs or settling for less capable solutions, often from multiple software vendors. PrintMIS introduced ePRO to meet that market need by developing software designed to help small and mid-sized printing companies compete in the market—giving them access to the same tools their bigger competitors use—without breaking their bank. Now, you can get an integrated web-to-print and print management information system (MIS), ePRO, which is used by offset, digital, and wide-format printing companies, as well as print brokers.
The Ultimate Solution
Originally designed as an in-house print estimating software, PrintMIS ePRO quickly became the go-to solution for printing companies looking to simplify operations. Since then, PrintMIS constantly listens to customer feedback to innovate, even resulting in the release of its Web-to-Print module. This turnkey approach allows you to launch private B2B storefronts with minimal setup time. Orders flow directly into production, eliminating manual entry, reducing errors, and increasing speed. No more back-and-forth emails, missed specs, or wasted time.
“We listen to our customers and continuously refine our solutions. By combining real-world print experience with user feedback, we build software that truly meets the needs of modern print service providers.” —Ehsan Elahi, Software Consultant
Printing companies often struggle with implementing print MIS and W2P solutions. Unlike other software, these solutions impact every customer of yours and department in the print shop. Ease-of-use and the time to implement are critical factors for you to adopt and use a system. Where many providers in the industry implement software in months or years, PrintMIS has ready-to-go processes that accelerate the time you need to get started—with some PSPs up and running in less than a day.
Beyond the standard features of W2P and print MIS solutions, the integration provides an additional upside. Customers can order online. The pricing, job specifications, and any uploaded artwork seamlessly pass to ePRO, where work-tickets are automatically created for the first step in print production. The time you’ll save vs. customers emailing you orders with PDF attachments can be significant. First, W2P reduces your back-and-forth communication required to ensure the customer specifications are completely captured. Only valid options can be specified, and the customer receives instant pricing and payment options, eliminating those processes for print shop staff. Finally, your prepress department can quickly start working on the templates customized in eFLO or customer-supplied files.
Have It Your Way
Your print business is unique, and PrintMIS understands that. That’s why you get complete flexibility in both features and pricing. Instead of the traditional approach of paying for costly add-ons and hidden fees, every plan comes with all features included. You also get Unlimited Users.
The software is typically hosted in the cloud but can also be installed on-premise, which is helpful for PSPs working in regulated environments with stringent security requirements.
The company offers printing companies a range of licensing options—from a monthly subscription to more popular annual and lifetime licenses. Setup cost for expert configuration is available upon request.
Bottom Line: If You’re Not Using a System, You’re Falling Behind…
Are you still relying on spreadsheets, manual job boards and disjointed systems? It’s time to upgrade your business. PrintMIS offers you an affordable, fully integrated solution to automate your print business, increase profitability, and enhance customer experience.
The future of print management is here. Want to take your print business to the next level?
Software Features from ePRO PrintMIS designed to help you…
- Print Estimating
- PDF Quotes
- Client Quote Approval
- Proof Approvals
- Outsourcing
- Order Confirmations
- Job Ticketing
- Real-Time Order Tracking
- Payment Processing
- Purchasing
- Inventory Control
- Customer & Vendor Management
- Delivery Management
- Invoicing
- Data Collection
- Reporting
- Online Ordering B2B Digital Storefront Portal
- Customer Reordering
- Variable Data Print Product Customization
