2025-proof: 15 tips for sign, LFP, and print companies to automate successfully
3 February 2025
The print and sign industry in 2025 is all about innovation, sustainability, and cost optimisation. At the same time, challenges such as rising administrative costs, staff shortages, and machine downtime are increasing. Automation is no longer an option but an absolute necessity. Yet, choosing the right solution and successfully implementing business software is no easy task. It's widely known that many software implementation projects fail. So, how can your print production business automate with confidence in 2025? Get inspired by the advice of our experienced business experts.
1. A Print MIS is like a tailored suit: it must fit perfectly.
Choose software that aligns seamlessly with your needs, from quotations to invoicing. MultiPress grows with your business, whether you’re a small print shop or a large-format specialist.
2. Are the figures accurate?
Look beyond the initial purchase price. A clear analysis with the Dataline MAS software provides transparency about ROI, maintenance, and total costs, helping you manage investments with confidence.
3. Integration is key.
Leave double data entry and manual processes behind. MultiPress connects all your systems, saving time and optimising workflows across administration, production, and logistics.
4. Delight your customers.
Providing excellent customer service goes beyond delivering quality prints. Think fast quotations, automated project follow-ups, last-minute corrections, and track-and-trace features. MultiPress helps you deliver a customer experience that exceeds expectations because, ultimately, service is your competitive advantage.
5. Manage your cash flow.
Stay on top of payments and avoid overdue invoices. MultiPress monitors your financial health and streamlines payment processes for your print production business.
6. Hardware is silver, software is gold.
New printers or finishing machines boost production capacity, but smart software solutions tailored to the graphic industry give your print company a fundamental advantage. MultiPress streamlines administrative processes, shortens lead times, and supports growth.
7. The power of support.
Implementation is just part of the puzzle. The overall success of business software in a print and sign company depends on the support you receive. This is particularly crucial during the early stages. The Dataline Support team is always available to assist MultiPress users quickly with issues or questions.
8. Beware of empty promises.
Be critical of flashy claims and avoid “one-size-fits-all” solutions. Generic project management software will eventually lead to limitations. Opt for proven tools like MultiPress, designed specifically for the print industry.
9. What about logistics?
Ensure timely print deliveries don’t become a “black hole” in your cost structure. Plan each delivery perfectly and know the costs upfront. Easier said than done? MultiPress makes it possible.
10. How about installation and assembly?
Can you accurately capture and account for the time and resources spent on installing signage, applying lettering, or setting up large-format jobs? Without control, you’re losing significant revenue. Our MIS/ERP supports every step with transparent tracking and photo documentation.
11. Sustainability that pays off.
MultiPress enables CO2 emissions calculations for each project, adding this data to quotes and invoices. This unique feature turns sustainability into both a USP and a valuable commercial strategy.
12. Administration and prepress under one roof.
With MIS/ERP software for sign, LFP, and print businesses that checks and processes files, you eliminate manual work and save time. MultiPress is user-friendly and automates processes, reducing dependence on scarce graphic personnel.
13. Combining saves money.
By combining jobs on a single print sheet, you save paper, plates, and costs, leading to lower prices or higher margins. MultiPress maximises these benefits. Will you go for greater profit or pass the savings on to your customers?
14. Your competitor, your ally.
If you can’t beat them, join them. Collaborate strategically with large online printers and subcontractors to strengthen your position. With the right strategy and tools, competitors can become valuable partners.
15. Mobile is a must.
Ensure your software is mobile and future-proof, leveraging AI and machine learning. Intelligent calculations and automated workflows enhance both production and administration. Our AI Assistant compares jobs and quotes, provides insights into pricing strategies, and helps you work effectively, even with staffing challenges.