61 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES / WORKFLOW SOFTWARE Issue 341 - March / April 2023 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk There is no overstating the impact software has had on the print industry. Whether you are installing a new management information system to oversee production, or a new design solution to begin offering a new product, the right software can offer untold benefits to print service providers (PSPs). One of the stand-out solutions in recent years has been workflow software, with products in this area helping ease and streamline production for businesses of all sizes. Here, we take a look at some of the latest offerings in this area of the market. Seeking ROI Up first, Solimar Systems offers a range of software products to the industry. Jamie Walsh, sales manager for EMEA and APAC at Solimar, says when investing in a new system, PSPs should look for return on investment (ROI). “It is most important to understand your environment, what you are trying to achieve and what would provide the most benefits to your people and processes,” Walsh says, adding: “Consider how those expectations can be aligned and fulfilled with software solutions. Solimar Systems advocates that workflow software should be modular and configurable with the ability for users to quickly learn, configure, run, and manage the system themselves. “With labour and materials still a significant concern for print and digital delivery providers, workflow software should automate common tasks, optimise production inputs, visibility, and auditability. We help our customers get completed products in the hands of their customers faster. “Finally, these capabilities should be supported by quick and knowledgeable support. When you are looking for quality workflow software, be sure to ask about customer successes and support examples. Plan to take some time to determine how those align with your current business.” A modular software workflow provider, Walsh explains the way Solimar’s Chemistry platform offers a range of solutions, from PDF optimisation with ReadyPDF Prepress Server to Rubika for structured content reengineering to visibility tracking dashboards and print management with SOLitrack, and archive offerings with SOLsearcher Enterprise. “Over 2022, Chemistry enhancements provided customers outstanding ROI results,” Walsh says, adding: “Evidence of this is with our recent success with government in-plant printing organisation, State A PROFITABLE ROAD A critical product for many print service providers, but how can it help your business to grow? We take a closer look at workflow software and examine some of the latest developments
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