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Every day,
professionals at the world's
largest companies are asked to do the seemingly
impossible: To continually refine their processes
for procuring indirect goods. To cut the costs of
these goods - and then, for good measure, to
cut them some more. All while maintaining - or
increasing - quality.
Those in charge of their companies' printed
materials face a particular challenge. How to do
all of these things while protecting their valuable
brand image?
The world's top corporations look to ImageX for
branded print. That's because we provide a proven
online ordering system that dramatically
streamlines their print procurement process.
Backed by a nationwide network of
state-of-the-art print production facilities. For exponential
value to our customers.
A Better Way to Order
Branded Print
"ImageX's system offers both
convenience and consistency through
a single source. The ability to quickly
modify and proof printed products
at each office location greatly
streamlines the ordering process and
also ensures company-wide
consistency of look and feel in all of
our printed materials."
Henry Caldwell Vice President of Sales and Marketing ACS Dataline
Quality Stationery and Marketing Materials
On Time and On Budget
Whether you are printing business cards, stationery, forms or four-color marketing materials, ImageX is equipped to meet your needs and more - at highly competitive prices. That's because we have expert printers in virtually every print category in every region nationwide. Our system is designed to make print ordering and management simple. Your employees place and proof print orders online via a customized Web site. You indicate your company's preferred production and shipping methods. We send it to the best ImageX production facility to fulfill the job based on your print specifications and turn-time requirements. Our Print System automates prepress steps and sends plate-ready files directly to the printer. High-quality printed materials are delivered on time back to the employee.
That is one reason our error rates are just 0.5% - versus typical industry error rates of 7 - 20%. Our technology makes near-perfection possible by locking in your print specifications and eliminating manual touches.
The Printer of Choice for Corporate Brand
Changes - and Total Brand Control
Few things can provoke as much stress in a marketing organization as a brand change. Whether you are rebranding or rolling out your brand to your newly merged organization, a brand change affects every printed piece your company publishes.
The ImageX Print System makes corporate brand changes easy. Our patented technology locks in brand guidelines so your new brand is delivered right the first time - and every time. And with dozens of print production facilities nationwide, we have the capacity to meet even the most urgent deadline for your critical brand launch.
That's why our Print System is perfectly suited to any brand revision. And why UBS PaineWebber, Dow Chemical, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Ticketmaster all used ImageX to execute their brand changes. Once your brand change is complete, our Print System helps protect it. It locks in brand standards - such as colors, papers, logos, and fonts - for total brand consistency across your printed materials. It also stores employee names, addresses, and other company data in a powerful relational database. This means changing addresses or area codes on your printed materials can be done globally - and in seconds.
Streamlined Print Ordering and
Process Efficiencies for Savings Up to 60%
Maybe you are deciding which corporate procurement categories to move online. Or perhaps you are tasked with integrating your vendors with your new e-commerce platform. The ImageX Print System is the ideal place to start. It works perfectly as a standalone print e-procurement solution, or can be easily integrated with e-commerce platforms.
ImageX technology re-engineers your print order process from start to finish. On the front end, we provide a digital catalog of your company's printed materials - available for order anytime by anyone whom you approve. Print products can be selected, edited and proofed online within minutes. No more faxing proofs to the printer, no more manual processes. On the back end, we automate prepress and send plate-ready files directly to the printer. This cuts average print transaction costs by up to 70%.
Instead of managing dozens of printers, your staff manages one: ImageX. We manage the printer and the print job until it is delivered to you. This removes much of the time and hassle involved in print management. And allows you to consolidate your spend and realize significant hard dollar savings.
"IKON understands the complexities of managing printed
documents for thousands of customers worldwide. So
we were discriminating when we decided to automate
our internal process for procuring branded
communi-cations materials. ImageX offered the most effective
solution by far."
Cary Sherburne Vice President of Marketing Communications
Four e-Print Solutions
to Meet Your Unique Needs
The ImageX Print System is available in a variety of flexible configurations to meet your unique printing, brand, and e-procurement needs.
Enterprise Edition
The most advanced print e-procurement solution available. Includes all the functionality of the e-Print, e-Brand, and e-Procure Editions - and more.
e-Brand Edition
Ideal for any company that is making a brand change or is concerned with consistent brand deployment across the organization. Guarantees your precious brand is protected.
e-Procure Edition
Additional e-commerce functionality for those implementing e-procurement initiatives. Includes expanded reporting and shipping options, and seamless integration with e-commerce or ERP systems.
e-Print Edition
An easy, inexpensive way to order high-quality branded print online. Simple to upgrade as your needs grow.
The ImageX
Difference
Quality Print
Product specifications are built in and prepress steps are eliminated, reducing errors to less than 0.5%.
Technology-Driven Efficiencies
Patented technology streamlines print ordering, processing, and management, speeding cycle times nearly 70%.
Proven Hard and Soft Dollar Savings
Process efficiencies and vendor consolidation deliver cost savings up to 60%.
Enterprise-Wide Brand Control
Brand guidelines are locked in for consistent brand use across printed materials.
Unlimited Capacity
A nationwide network of premier print production facilities can fulfill virtually any print job at any time, with at least 95% on-time delivery.
Visibility into Print Spend
Integrated online reporting provides an accurate record of print spend across users, products, and locations.
Desktop Ordering, Corporate Control
Users are empowered to manage their own collateral and stationery needs, while the corporate office holds ultimate control over products and order authorization.
Customized Collateral Made Easy
Remote salespeople and selected channel partners get access to the most current materials and can even order a version with their office address.
Seamless Integration
Designed for easy integration with e-procurement platforms and ERP systems.
Fortune 500 Experience
The print provider of choice for leading corporations such as GE, Dow Chemical, ADP, Merck & Co., Liz Claiborne, CB Richard Ellis, Unocal, Crate & Barrel, and hundreds of others.
World-Class Customer Support
Our staff of print and technology experts is on hand daily to handle questions. Automated support may also be accessed conveniently online.
Reinvent
your process for ordering print
Step 6
Access convenient online support
Step-by-step instructions View frequently asked questions
Search support knowledgebase by keyword
Step 5
View order status online
Online reports for history and visibility Track orders currently in production
Download to a spreadsheet for forecasting
Step 4
ImageX prints and delivers
Unlimited range of print capabilities
Sell sheets, letterhead, business cards, and more
Nationwide printing and distribution
Print specifications locked for consistency
Step 2
Order and proof online
Make variable text changes
Instantly proof modifications
Allow regional offices to place orders
Control the areas that can and cannot be modified
Step 3
Approve and release
Secure order authorization
Approve and release with one click
Just-in-time ordering provides optimal
economics
Step 1
Log in to your custom Web site
Secure, private Web site
Digital library of branded printed materials Brand and ordering rules stored for consistency
Highest-quality printing and on-time delivery
The W
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Leading
E-Print
Solution
Founded in 1995 and based in Kirkland, Washington, ImageX (Nasdaq: IMGX) is the leading e-print technology provider for the online management and procurement of branded communication materials. More information on the company and its services can be found at
www.imagex.com or by calling (877) 682-0880.
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