The printing industry continues to evolve, with technology advancements, changing customer preferences, and economic fluctuations reshaping the landscape. To thrive in this sector, achieving operational excellence is crucial for printing companies. What is operational excellence? Operational excellence encompasses a range of strategies and practices aimed at optimizing operations, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring profitability. Let’s explore four main points you can use to achieve operational excellence in your business. Embrace Technological Advancements In the general commercial printing industry, technology is a driving force behind achieving operational excellence. Printing technology continues…
Read MoreEasiest Way to Add Over $50,000 in Sales to your Pop-up Shops & Company Stores
Consider this: Businesses Food Gift Sales exceed $7 Billion a year. * $1,200 is the average Maple Ridge order from Pop-up Shops and Company Stores. You can receive 10% off EQP Net by putting 20 of our best-selling gifts in your stores. Maple Ridge makes it super-easy to populate your stores. We provide templates to…
Read MoreThe Taylor Swift Effect and Creating Demand for Branded Merchandise
It seems like Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are really dating. After Swift popped by the stadium, Kelce and Chiefs merchandise sales exploded nearly 400% over the weekend.
Read MorePRINTING United Alliance Welcomes Brandy Jamison-Neth as Brand Director for the Apparelist
PRINTING United Alliance announces the appointment of B2B media and expo veteran Brandy Jamison-Neth to the role of Brand Director for the Apparelist. Jamison-Neth will define and drive strategy for the brand while taking a front-facing role in support of revenue and content functions, leveraging her wealth of industry…
Read MoreAldi Expands Its Branded Merchandise Universe with Back-to-School Products
It seems like Aldi really is committing to this seasonal merchandise drop thing. It would be reasonable that a grocery chain wouldn’t keep up with its planned releases, but another seasonal line just came out. This time Aldi is bridging the gap between the warm days of summer and the chillier fall evenings, transitioning into…
Read MoreDiscount Marketing Products (DMP) Ushers in a New Era with a Move to a Larger Facility
Discount Marketing Products (DMP), announced its successful relocation to a new and larger facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey. New Address, Same Commitment DMP’s new home is now located at 1739 Sands Pl., Ste. A, Marietta, GA 30067. This spacious facility signifies the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and top-notch…
Read MoreAprons, Etc. Appoints Richelle Merckle as Vice President of Sales
Aprons, Etc., announced the appointment of Richelle Merckle as its new vice president of sales. Merckle officially joined the team on July 24, 2023, bringing with her a 15-year track record in manufacturing sales. Merckle’s extensive experience and proven expertise have already begun to make a significant impact within…
Read MoreBDA Bolsters Leadership Bench with Appointment of Divisional Vice President of Global Marketing and Creative Services
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA), Woodinville, WA, announced the appointment of Anouk Pape as divisional vice president of marketing and creative services. Pape is an accomplished executive leader, with more than 25 years of experience driving business performance and delivering innovative marketing programs for global enterprise accounts. Bringing…
Read MoreKoozie Group Donates 1,900 Backpacks Full of School Supplies to Regional United Way Chapters
For the second year in a row, Clearwater, Florida-based Koozie Group stepped up in a big way during back-to-school season by providing backpacks full of much-needed supplies to regional chapters of United Way in Florida and Minnesota.
Read MoreQBO Has Filled All the Gaps (Or Has It?)
Ask the Accountant… Question: I just got off the phone with QuickBooks/Intuit. They told me that QB has filled all the gaps between QBO and QuickBooks Desktop so the switch into QBO would be easy. Is that true? Answer: Be very careful when analyzing software. The standard answer from a salesperson with software is that…
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