Print operations leak over $50,000 annually from idle press time and inefficiencies. Production intelligence platforms are changing this by automating data collection, providing real-time visibility, and optimizing operations. Results show 18% productivity gains worth $220,320 yearly, plus $24,480 in waste reduction—unlocking $240,000 without purchasing new machines.

Piece-level tracking revolutionizes print operations by capturing data on every individual sheet, book, or mail piece through high-speed barcode readers and sensors. This real-time monitoring identifies duplicates, overruns, and waste instantly, empowering print shops to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality while maximizing profitability through complete production visibility.

As summer temperatures rise, so do the challenges inside your print shop. Heat doesn’t just make the workday uncomfortable—it can affect your machines, your materials, and your team’s ability to stay productive. In this season of potential slowdowns and inefficiencies, one tool becomes more important than ever: 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀.

Accountability isn’t just a buzzword in today’s competitive production environment—it’s essential for survival. Production managers, operators, and employees are increasingly held responsible for departmental productivity, but this raises a critical question: How can anyone be truly accountable without comprehensive visibility into operations?

You know the adage: what gets measured gets managed? It holds more truth than ever. Understanding and leveraging your operational data can’t wait for someday, whenever you get around to it—it’s a strategic imperative that can significantly enhance profitability.

Every minute counts when orders are coming in and finished work is being sent out the door. Unplanned downtime is the nemesis of productivity, potentially causing not just revenue losses but also eroding customer trust and your competitive advantage. The good news? Your path to minimizing these disruptions lies in something you already have: your shop floor data.