Products

Manufacturers today face many similar challenges, no matter what product they produce:

1. Need to reduce costs to compete in a global market
2. Large number of print suppliers, which limits ability to leverage spend
3. Multiple production facilities in the US and Mexico, with limited coordination between facilities
4. Shortage of engineering and administrative resources to manage low value critical components such as labels and technical literature

We understand these challenges, and that’s why we are the only supplier in the industry to offer a comprehensive, national program to help manufacturers design, source and manage their printed production parts, called  Manufacturing Parts Solutions.  We customize this program to meet your individual needs by performing a thorough assessment, called a MAP³ Assessment at each of your production facilities.

Manufacturing Parts Solutions
Printed production parts are all of the labels and technical literature which go on a product or are shipped with a product.  Printed production parts are typically found on the product bill of materials, and the majority of parts belong to three major categories: Functional Labels, Decorative Labels and Technical Literature.

Functional Labels
Functional labels are placed on the product to instruct or warn the purchaser, operator or installer of the product.  They may include decorative elements, such as company logos, but their primary purpose is to provide information.  They typically have limited colors and very basic artwork.  Examples of functional labels include ANSI-compliant warning labels, UL listing labels, operating instruction labels, nameplates and serial number labels.

Decorative Labels
Decorative labels are placed on a product to decorate or to identify the manufacturer and model number of the product.  Their primary purpose is to enhance the appearance of the product.  They are typically 4-color process print, with high quality graphics.  Examples of decorative labels include manufacturer logos, model numbers or names, decorative trim such as pin-striping, simulated wood grain, or other decorative elements. 

Technical Literature
Technical literature is usually shipped with a product, and is used to instruct the purchaser, installer or operator in the proper use and care of the product.  They are typically black and white printed documents, although some manufacturers use color to increase the effectiveness and enhance the appearance of these documents.  Examples of technical literature include owners’ manuals, installation manuals, product registration cards, quick start guides and wiring diagrams.

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