Stock management

Lower costs and improve efficiency.

We will audit your print usage, finding ways to reduce stocked items and rationalise your print; digitising documents where appropriate. However, not everything is digital, and that which isn’t tends to be the most important. Staples Print Solutions ensures you never run out of your critical business items. Your key product lines are always available.

Keep up to date.

We recognise that every product or piece of collateral has a shelf life. Let us manage stock levels and minimise obsolescence so you don’t have to. You no longer need to stock infrequently used items - just order as and when required.

The last stage of the journey is often the most important.

Utilise our logistics expertise and let us find a tailored ordering and distribution process that suits you. Our inventory management, warehousing, fulfilment and distribution capabilities guarantee you’ll have what you need, when you
need it.

Information to help you make decisions.

The service continues even after your delivery as we help you understand your usage trends and business spend – choose from one of our many management reports and enjoy being
back in control.

The stocked product lifecycle.

 

1. Product concept & design.

What do you need?
Your print item fulfils a business need. It’s vital to your organisation and cannot be produced on demand or in digital format. You’re at briefing and planning stage. Let us collaborate with you to develop your idea and adhere to your brand identity, supporting design and artwork where appropriate.

2. Quality control.

What must we consider?
It’s colour critical. It must be on the correct material. It’s part of a suite of existing products. The artwork needs updating. These are all important points for us to consider when working with you to ensure your print is perfect. We set the scene and select the right print partner to meet your exacting standards – every time.

3. Production.

When do you need it?
We work to the parameters set out in your Service Delivery Agreement; covering deadlines, timescales, processes, print types and materials. Leave it to us to look after your order - everything organised in advance, so when it hits the press the printer can focus on what they do best.

4. Storage & distribution.

Can I have them now?
Once it’s in our warehouse, it’s ready for you, as and when you need it. Our dedicated Account Managers use intelligent profiling to calculate your stock forecasts – never too much, always enough. Our strong delivery network means fast and reliable distribution - we make sure it gets to you on time. Your stock is always where it needs to be.

5. Review and re-ordering.

Do you need to change it?
Your product has run its course. You need to amend the artwork or update the message. We’ll recycle and dispose of it for you. Want something changed? We’ll manage the version control, help you evolve the printed item and ensure it is fit for purpose. We’ll run the relevant reports so you know what you’ve used, how many you have left and when you’ll need some more. Automatic triggers warn you to reorder so you never run out.