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Oregon Printing

Maximizing Efficiency and Profitability with PrintSmith Vision

Discover how Oregon Printing achieved remarkable efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of the ePS PrintSmith™ management information system. This case study highlights their journey from outdated systems to streamlined processes and future-ready solutions.

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“Customers love how easy it is to place orders and check order history, and
we’ve been able to reduce job set-up time on PrintSmith Site orders from 30 minutes to three!”

Judd Plattenburg,
President, Oregon Printing

About the company

In business for more than 30 years, Oregon print are a full service print provider with digital and offset capabilities. They serve regional clients in the healthcare, education, creative and business communities.

The challenge

After purchasing Oregon printing, president Judd Plattenburg wanted to install an integrated print MIS to replace the old DOS-based estimating system already in place.

Key benefits
circle-check Icon - eProductivity Software Job setup time reduced from 30 to 3 minutes
circle-check Icon - eProductivity Software Consistent pricing
circle-check Icon - eProductivity Software Up to 20% cost saving

The solution

Plattenburg was familiar with the market-leading ePS PrintSmith™ management information system, and after a review of several options, decided it was the best solution for his business.

“PrintSmith’s capabilities are impressive,” he says. “And I knew the system had the ability to grow along with our business.”

Oregon Printing have also added ePS PrintSmith Site® and Fiery Driven™ digital printers to further automate the operations.

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“PrintSmith is so central to our business, that we develop operations around it.”

Judd Plattenburg,
President, Oregon Printing

PrintSmith Vision

The print business management solution designed for quick printers, inplant print centers, print franchise operators, and sign shops.

 

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The result

“PrintSmith has enabled us to really get our arms around costing and ensure we have consistent pricing,” says Plattenburg. “And the scheduling module is critical to our operations.” They no longer have the white board on the wall, but instead a computer-based schedule that everyone can see.

This has brought huge gains in efficiency and automation.In 2007, Oregon Printing added ePS PrintSmith Site, the automated Web-to-Print order entry tool. “PrintSmith Site is used regularly by about 15 customers, and we hope to have closer to 50 using the system in the next couple of years,” says Plattenburg. 

The addition of digital technology is a big part of the company’s growth strategy. They currently operate two Fiery Driven digital engines and rely on Fiery®Command WorkStation® and Hot Folders on a daily basis.

“Our Fiery RIPs work extremely well, and our digital equipment enables us to take short-run work off of the offset equipment, saving time and up to 20% in costs,” comments Plattenburg.

“I see a lot of growth coming from digital, especially in the use of personalization/variable data print. With our Fiery technology and PrintSmith capabilities, we’re perfectly positioned to take advantage of the digital transformation.”

  • Streamlined Operations

    Oregon Printing significantly reduced job setup time from 30 minutes to just 3 minutes, optimizing workflow efficiency.

  • Consistent Pricing

    With PrintSmith, the company achieved a level of pricing consistency that enhanced customer trust and streamlined billing processes.

  • Up to 20% Cost Savings

    The implementation led to substantial cost savings, ultimately boosting the company's bottom line.

  • Enhanced Scheduling

    PrintSmith's scheduling module replaced the traditional whiteboard, improving visibility and coordination in daily operations.

  • Web-to-Print Automation

    The addition of ePS PrintSmith Site facilitated efficient Web-to-Print order entry, benefiting both the company and its customers.

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“With our Fiery technology and PrintSmith capabilities, we’re perfectly positioned
to take advantage of the digital transformation.”

Judd Plattenburg,
President, Oregon Printing