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FROM THE NEWSWIRE

Standard Register Ranks 6th on InformationWeek 500

Standard Register was just named 6th on InformationWeek’s annual ranking of the top 500 technology innovators in the U.S. InformationWeek 500 companies demonstrate patterns of technological, procedural and organizational innovation. SR is one of very few companies to appear in the top 100 of this prestigious list five years in a row.

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you have a print job requiring a special paper, finish, unusual printing surface, or unique size? The options are increasing continually for digital printing, but offset printing still offers the most flexibility.

Next issue: Get a closer look at digital vs. offset printing and how to decide on the best method for your print needs.

ASK THE EXPERT

Have questions about the most cost-effective way to print a specific job? Need advice in designing, sourcing or managing print jobs? Ask now . Each quarter, our PrintConcierge® will respond to questions of broad interest in the next issue. What's a PrintConcierge?

BEST PRACTICES

Leading Financial Services Provider Streamlines Retail Training Materials and Controls Costs on Quick-Turn Printing

Meeting the training requirements and career development needs of employees at this leading financial services provider plays a pivotal role in operational efficiencies. As a result, a corporate-wide solution for training material packages was in need.

Read how this organization is transforming business processes to realize savings both short and long term.

FEATURES

Expertise and Specialization Needed for Cost-Effective Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Virtually all financial services providers rely on externally-printed materials as the primary medium for important business communications. Yet, most firms have little or no controls in place to manage it.

Want to learn how to control your external printing costs? Read here now or share it with a colleague.

Postal Rates on the Rise
Four Simple Steps to Offset Postal Hikes

While the new postage rates have impacted budgets for many, don't let this be the case for your organization. The recent changes represent the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at the entire mailstream process.

Read here for four simple steps you can take to beat the postal rate increase and prevent it from impacting your business.

TIME MANAGEMENT UPDATE

The Strategic Value of Outside Specialists

Are you looking to improve your company's focus and free-up resources to meet critical business objectives? Outside specialists can lend a fresh look at business processes and economies of scale.

Read here about the benefits of outsourcing non-core business functions.