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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
August 18, 2008 I Volume 4, Edition 26
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Suzanne's Note |
 Best Practices for Sustainability in Print Certification Program Launches Wednesday!
PCPI is excited to announce we are releasing Best Practices for Sustainability in Print, a 300-page certification program which includes 90 pages of case studies from major buying organizations and a robust tool kit to help you move into sustainability, track your progress and rate your printers.
While writing the certification course, we established partnerships with World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace and World Resources Institute, three prestigious environmental groups in the development of this program. I am very proud of what we've developed and know that you will find it well-worth the investment. This certification is available at $450 for PCPI members, $750 for non-members but we are offering a $50 discount for those who order by September 15, 2008. To get on the waiting list for this program that will be released on Wednesday, contact Anita Howard, Lead Sustainability Initiatives at ahoward@e-pbo.com. We are pleased to welcome Intelligencer Printing Company as our newest strategic partner. Founded in 1794, Intelligencer is an independent commercial printer located in Lancaster, PA, who offers unique services including MetalEssence™, IntelliScent™ and High Definition Printing™ to enhance their clients' response rates.
Their complete bindery services include poly-bagging, imaging, and a new 70,000 square foot mailing/fulfillment center complete with Prospect Relationship Management software. Other services include Web printing with in-line finishing in up to 10 colors with scratch off and pattern perfing capabilities. They are FSC certified and offer an array of solutions for environmental sustainability in print.
Have a lovely week!
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Tip of the Day |
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Monday
Graphic Leftovers
Reverse Lookup Dictionary
Friday
Prompt Payment Yields Lower Prices
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Take This Week's Quick Poll |
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In the past year, have sustainability and environmental issues become more important in your company?
How interested are your clients in selecting papers that have a chain-of-custody certification? |
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Going Green |
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Click the ladybug to delve into our educational resources for buying print in a sustainable way! This week's announcement:
Coming Soon! Best Practices for Sustainability in Print Certification Program
PCPI is putting the final touches on our "Best Practices for Sustainability in Print" Certification course and we are very excited to be unveiling it this week. The certification will include several case studies from major buying organizations and is chock full of resources to learn how to:
- encourage sustainable print practices within your company
- set standards for your print suppliers
- rate how "green" your print projects are
To be added to the waiting list for our course, please contact Anita Howard, Lead Sustainability Initiatives at ahoward@e-pbo.com.
Do you have a tip to share about how you are making your office just a little bit greener? If so, please send your experience to Sarah Channing Grieboski, Associate Editor at:
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Suzanne's Blog Spot |
"From the buyer's perspective, there are pros and cons of working with a mega printer. Here are some of the reasons why buyers consider it an advantage to work with mega printers..." | |
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Sponsor Spotlight |
Located in Lancaster, PA, Intelligencer Printing Company provides the latest technology coupled with a "service first" attitude to create an extraordinary print buying experience. Intelligencer offers a full array of services including: electronic pre-press with CTP, seven-color sheet fed printing with Aqueous and UV coatings available in-line. Web printing with in-line finishing in up to 10 colors with scratch off and pattern perfing capabilities. Our unique offerings include MetalEssence™, IntelliScent™ and High Definition Printing™ to enhance our client's printed material and increase response rates. We also have a complete bindery offering poly-bagging, imaging, and a new 70,000 square foot mailing/fulfillment center complete with Prospect Relationship Management software. In addition to our list of capabilities, Intelligencer is also committed to environmental sustainability through our FSC certification, use of low VOC/Vegetable based inks and Wind Energy to help preserve the Earth. Intelligencer Printing Company's experienced representatives and skilled craftspeople are dedicated to taking care of every aspect of your project, so you can take care of your business. We are committed to helping you "Achieve the Extraordinary" through innovative ideas in print, mailing and fulfillment. Visit our website at: www.intellprinting.com |
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New Articles |
Topics Include: Convergence...and...Multi-Media Use in Fundraising
Written by Dick Gorelick, President, Graphic Arts Sales Foundation (GASF)http://www.printbuyersonline.com/content.asp?id=4247
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Ask the Experts |
Using Older Versions of Applications Alongside Newer Versions
Answered by Jay Nelson, Editor and Publisher, Design Tools Monthly
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Job Listings |
Sr. Buyer/Manager, Print & Packaging
New Albany, OH. Abercrombie & Fitch seeks Print & Packaging Senior Buyer/Manager, who will work with both internal teams and external suppliers to foster beneficial business relationships for the procurement of non-merchandise paper related goods for each of its brands.
Senior Print Production Buyer
Virginia Beach, Virginia. Nexus Direct, one of the fastest growing companies on the East Coast, is looking for a Senior Print Production Buyer.
Print Procurement ProfessionalsNew York, NY; Boston, MA; and Chicago, IL. Seeking procurement / print procurement professionals for opportunities within a $1.5B global business process outsourcing company.
Visit our Job Bank for more details or to learn how easy it is to list on our e-community! |
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Results of Previous Quick Poll for Print Buyers |
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Who is responsible for conducting press checks in your company?
- 60% of print buyers said "print buyer"
- 0% of print buyers said "marketer"
- 27% of print buyers said "creative designer"
- 13% of print buyers said "other"
114 print buyers participated in this Quick Poll. |
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Results of Previous Quick Poll for Print Suppliers |
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How often do you charge customers for overs?
- 23% of print suppliers said "Always"
- 20% of print suppliers said "Often"
- 44% of print suppliers said "Sometimes"
- 13% of print suppliers said "Never"
30 print suppliers participated in this Quick Poll. |
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Cool Tools |
How Green is Your Print Shop?
A new, free brochure from Xerox Corporation provides 10 Tips to Manage Your Print Facility More Efficiently for a "Greener" World!
This must-have kit from Concord Litho focuses on actionable information print buyers and designers should know when planning a green printing project.
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Notable Quotes |
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"The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands."
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About Print Buyers Online.com |
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Print Buyers Online.com provides free, quality education, solutions and resources to print buyers, production professionals, marketers and their suppliers. We encourage best practices and promote the exchange of information between buyers and suppliers in a non-sales environment.
In addition to providing valuable information, PBO is also a center to understand the needs and challenges of the print buying community. Our community supports a peaceable, profitable relationship between print buyers, printing companies, and all other industry suppliers.
Enjoy!
Suzanne Morgan
CEO & Founder
Print Buyers Online.com, Inc.
info@e-pbo.com
703-534-9305
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