H aving some form of digital, computerised management system in place should be seen as a musthave for print service providers (PSPs). Whether you are a high street printer working with just local clients or a multi-site operation with customers across the continent, a management information system (MIS) is the most effective way of overseeing production. While many companies already have an MIS in place, it is crucial to keep abreast of the latest developments in this sector. Software upgrades and product updates are rolled out regularly by MIS providers, with these readily available to PSPs, offering them access to new tools and features to further enhance business management. In this feature, Print Monthly speaks with several MIS specialists to learn more about their most popular solutions and how their latest software products can support PSPs with their future growth plans. Integration Importance Trevor Cocks, managing director of provider Accura MIS sums up the situation with a simple statement: “No modern-day printing and communication company can operate without an MIS; there are too many moving parts.” He continues: “In principle, many MIS solutions do the same thing, but few offer an end-to-end solution from web-to-print, CRM, to MIS and live-sync to accounting in one product. The benefits of this level of integration cannot be overstated, it leads to minimal touches per job, and thus higher retained profits.” For those in the market for a new MIS, Cocks says there are certain attributes to look out for. He says all MIS solutions should be able to raise a quote and job-ticket, but it is processes surroundHelping companies take control of production, management information systems play a key role for many print businesses. Here, Rob Fletcher takes a look at the latest advancements in MIS and how these developments can further support printers MANAGING PRINTING SUCCESS WITH MIS 84 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ROB FLETCHER September / October 2025 - Issue 356
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