Your Creative Solution - Print Audit Principles

REASONS FOR AUDIT
The information gathered from our audit is analysed and reported back with
suggestions and recommendations to deliver improved processes and cost savings.
The reason for conducting the audit is to establish whether the implementation of a
print management solution will deliver tangible benefits to your business. This can only
be achieved by undertaking a thorough investigation of business needs, processes,
consumption and specification analysis.
THE KEY PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING
THE AUDIT:
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Identify current methods for print procurement
Identify current method for storage, distribution and management of print
Measure the cost and effectiveness of current methodology
Identify obsolete or over ordered material
Highlight areas of duplication
Understand the relationship between the printed products and the processes
they are used in
Identify both direct and indirect benefits
AUDIT OBJECTIVES
It is important that our audit has clear objectives within each area of investigation,
which are agreed beforehand. As a general rule, the audit will focus upon six key areas
for maximum benefit:
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Cost reduction
Process improvement
Risk mitigation
Control and accountability
Control of brand identity and assets
Environmental considerations