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                                           PBO

September 22, 2008 I Volume 4, Edition 30

  Suzanne's Note

Suzanne Morgan
 
PBO Welcomes New Sponsor!
 
The professionals at Synapse Print Management find the right sources for - and then completely manage - print projects ranging from simple to complex. Among their innovative solutions are SynBID, their proprietary online bid procurement solution that procures project bids from Synapse's network of 1,000+ print suppliers, while leveraging the buying power of their multi-million dollar print spend.
 
We also love their timely Synapse Green Program, which exclusively bids FSC-certified suppliers utilizing a wide range of environmentally-friendly materials and production processes.  For more information, visit www.synapseprint.com.

Have a lovely week!
 
 
 
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Suzanne's Blog

 No Free Lunch
No More Free Lunches?
 
At Print Buyers Online.com, there are certain survey questions that we ask once a year to see if there are significant sea changes among our members.   Among these is "Would you go to lunch with a sales rep from a printing company that you have not yet given work?" To read the results, visit my blog here.

New Articles

  
Export All the Text from InDesign or QuarkXPress
Answered by Jay Nelson, Editor and Publisher, Design Tools Monthly
 
Letters to the Editor
 
Reprinted with permission from Fonts.com

Majority of Print Buyers Say " No More Free Lunches!"
Letters to the Editor 
 
Xerox Highlights Opportunity in Digital Book Market and Direct Marketing Tactics
From personalized photo books to personalized marketing, Xerox customers are given the tools of speed and success.

Sponsor Spotlight


About Synapse Print ManagementSynapse Print

Synapse Print Management offers a better, more cost-effective way to source and manage print projects.  We exceed our clients' expectations through two unique ways:
 
SOURCING: Synapse assesses each project individually, advising our clients on best production methods, materials and options.  Then, using our proprietary online SynBID system, Synapse procures bids from our extensive supplier network of more than 1,000 print manufacturers whose product offerings have been evaluated and tested based on quality, price, turnaround and service. 
 
MANAGEMENT:  The experience of producing over 20,000 print projects for our clients brings a keen understanding of what it takes to successfully manage a print project.  Synapse's fully integrated project management model begins with a thorough purchase order and scheduling process.   All preparation work is handled internally by the Synapse team - further reducing project costs for our clients.   All supplier communication and project coordination is handled by Synapse, with daily project summaries communicated to clients by the Synapse team.  Finally, every project receives a thorough Quality Check before being approved for delivery to our clients by our professional, courteous Logistics team. 
 
Through consultation, options, and supplier negotiation, the pros at Synapse offer solutions that are guaranteed to reduce your current print costs by 10%.  To discover how the pros at Synapse can reduce your current print costs, visit www.synapseprint.com.

Strategic Partners

         Xerox                        Outlook Group Logo
 
         Concord Litho logo2                    Heidelberg Logo 
 
                     Intelligencer

 

 Job Listings

Traffic Coordinator
Erickson Retirement Communities is looking for an outstanding Traffic Coordinator to work in our corporate in-house advertising department in Baltimore, MD. 
 
Print Production Manager
Experienced candidate sought in Northern Virginia for pre-press and production, estimating, cost analysis, scheduling, quality control and invoice review.  
 
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. 
 
Visit our Job Bank for more details or to learn how easy it is to list on our e-community!

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!
http://www.printbuyersonline.com/content.asp?id=4240 
 
Concord Litho Presents "Going Green" Idea Kit
This must-have kit from Concord Litho focuses on actionable information print buyers and designers should know when planning a green printing project.

                                                              SPONSORS

              
   Nahan logo2                  ComCom_Logo      
    BestPrintingOnline.com                             Pictorial Offset Logo 
 P3 Software                    48HourPrint.com Logo
                      
     Synapse                            Hartley Press Logo

                              

Notable Quotes

 
"Most of the most important experiences that truly educate cannot be arranged ahead of time with any precision."
 
Harold Taylor

About Print Buyers Online.com

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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