Question 1

What is print estimating software?

Accepted Answer

Print estimating software uses stored data about production and shipping costs, workflows, and profit margins to quickly calculate estimates for all types and sizes of printing, , and sign projects. The estimating software eliminates relying on one or two staff members who have production experience

Question 2

How can I find the best print estimating software?

Accepted Answer

Don’t fall into the trap of looking for software that is primarily for digital print estimating or commercial print estimating. Older estimating software focused primarily on estimating jobs produced on one or two primary printing processes. But modern Print MIS software, such as Ordant, can easily be set up for the types of printing and fabrication process your shop might add in the future. Below are some good questions to help narrow your options.

Question 3

Can it produce estimates for more than printed products?

Accepted Answer

Different brands of estimating software offer different levels of versatility with regards to the types of workflows they can estimate. Ordant’s print-estimating software can calculate estimates for non-print processes such as apparel embroidery or sign fabrication. It can also provide quotes for services such as consulting, design, digital , site surveys, or graphics installation

Question 4

Does print-estimating software affect my ability to offer better pricing to preferred customers?

Accepted Answer

With Ordant print-estimating software, managers can be granted permission to override estimates and offer different rates to resellers, high-value customers, and customers with sketchy payment histories. Not all print-estimating companies offer this level of flexibility.

Question 5

Do I have to use the same pricing model for all products?

Accepted Answer

Not with Ordant print-estimating software. Ordant enables you to use cost-per-price pricing for some products and cost-plus pricing for others. Plus, you can apply different profit-margin percentages depending on commodity products and innovative, unique products for high-end clients

Question 6

How much training is required to use digital print estimating software?

Accepted Answer

Ordant print-estimating software has been engineered for ease-of-use. In all types of companies, including those that use a mix of digital printing, offset printing, label printing, and wide-format printing devices. For many products, relatively inexperienced customer-service representatives can quickly generate a quote. For repeat orders and products sold through online storefronts, the customer can quickly create their own estimates. This frees your most experienced production personnel to focus on estimating for the biggest, most complex orders.

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