Procurement – Creative: The Internal Disconnection

Organized for conflict, errors and overspending Successful companies have a Marketing department tasked with generating top line revenue, and a Procurement department whose mission is to contain costs, including those for printing and mailing. Problems with printing jobs begin different ways. They can start with the designer writing specifications before consulting with the printer. They …

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Control Total Cost of Ownership to optimize cost

What determines the Total Cost of Ownership? The total cost of ownership involves several factors. Many are easy to determine, but often overlooked. However, the list can be extensive, particularly with complex or highly technical design and products.  Often, the only cost considered is the purchase price, especially in today’s economy.  Most believe that the …

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