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     Attention: CEO’s, COO’s, CFO’s, Marketing Managers and Purchasing Directors:






Partner with Smart Source: Smart Source derives its compensation out of the money it saves for you and your company. We don’t get paid until we deliver “Big Money” savings to you.
 

Because Smart Source is not “married” to any particular group of printers or promotional products manufacturers, we continue to obtain best pricing, quality and delivery through competitive vendor management and objective vendor selection

Step 1 - Know What, When and How Much to Buy

  • Smart Source takes the guessing game out of quantities. Our proprietary software utilizes your actual usage data to determine suggested order quantities so that you don't over-order - because unused materials leads to obsolescence, waste and unnecessary cost!
  • Replenishment reports suggest what products to print in combination and when it is advantageous run the job – because optimizing press time and run sequencing minimizes cost and maximizes your savings .
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      The Cost of Printing is More Than Ink of Paper/Your 14-cent sell sheet actually costs you 44 cents!
      Your 14 cent sell sheet actually costs 44 cents!  
      Per sheet cost of sell sheet $0.14
      Rogue Buying adds 15-27% $0.03
      Managing multiple vendors adds 10-15% $0.01
      16% is wasted due to obsolescence $0.02
      7-20% is printed incorrectly $0.02
      Managing a typical print order has at least 10 steps to complete $0.05
      A single purchase order generates $75-$175 in internal costs $0.01
      Storing inventory adds 19% $0.03
      Fulfillment of sell sheets adds 87% $0.12
      Total cost of Print $0.44
      Source: CAP Ventures  

      In the past, purchasing and processing of printing, business stationery and promotional products has been labor intensive, costly and inefficient to the point where a typical “14¢ data sheet ” can actually cost 44¢ when the cost of ordering, processing, waste, storage, fulfillment, obsolescence and other hidden factors are taken into account. Often the cost of managing print exceeds the cost of the consumables themselves several times over. THIS MISMANAGEMENT ADDS TO YOUR PRINTED MATERIAL COST, EATS AWAY AT YOUR BUDGET AND REDUCES YOUR BOTTOM LINE PROFITS .

    Step 2 - Use the Right Tool for the Job



    • Because we do not own nor are we associated with any printing companies or facilities, we are not obligated to use a printer that may not be perfect for your job and budget. We are dedicated to matching your projects with the most efficient printing techniques available - because if we don't save your company “big money”, we don't get paid!
    • Through our extensive industry knowledge, we are able to leverage a collaborative nationwide network of printers to print your projects closer to the end user – because lowering your distribution costs and facilitating transport assignment reduces freight cost and saves you money
    • For each job we manage, Smart Source is solely focused on identifying the appropriate manufacturing plant offering the most economical price within the production, delivery and service parameters as defined by our clients. Our resources are dedicated to fulfilling our customer's needs — not managing and filling press time and production lines (as printers and promo manufacturers must do).
    • Smart Source will STREAMLINE YOUR PRINT PROCESS to reduce your print process management costs by 15-40% annually.
      • Cost Savings Calculation Chart Our Customer Savings
      PURCHASING SYSTEM
      Rogue Buying
      Vendor Management
      Misprints       		9–12%
      INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
      Number of Requisitions
      Annual Obsolescence
      Inventory Carring Cost      		 10-15%
      FULFILLMENT/WAREHOUSING COST
      Rent and Utilities
      Labor with Benefits
      System and Support
      Materials and Equipment
      Insurance       		6-13%
      Total Savings: 25-40%


    Step 3 - Manage Compliance and Savings through and Unbiased ‘Gatekeeper'

    • As the “gatekeeper” of your printed materials and marketing collateral, we manage your projects from start to finish, streamline your processes, eliminating hidden costs and other inefficiencies while increasing service and quality- because if we don't save your company “big money”, we don't get paid!
    • We are focused on saving your company money and providing unparalleled customer service. Through our “ Open Book” Pricing Policy , you are assured of competitive and current pricing. We consistently share wholesale costs with our clients – because if you are not in complete agreement with savings calculations, we don't get paid!
    • Through real time results-tracking information and detailed management reports, you can verify Smart Source's “Big Money” savings on your behalf with “a click of your mouse”, 24/7, wherever you have an Internet connection.
    Align with Smart Source—a strategic partner that can efficiently and effectively manage your print process, from bidding and buying, to on-line procurement and inventory management. Smart Source can change the way you do business and improve your bottom line via “Big Money” cost savings.

    		 
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