Technique Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., provider of modular ERP/MIS software solutions to the printing industry, has been accepted as a preferred supplier for members of the PAGE Cooperative, a member-owned buying association with 570 daily newspapers and 1,100 non-daily publishing facilities in the U.S. New suppliers are accepted only when they can demonstrate both value to PAGE member companies and an understanding of the requirements of newspaper printing and publishing.
Celebrating its PAGE participation, Technique said it will offer a substantial discount on software to the first six PAGE members to implement its MIS solution.
"Our members rely on us to select reputable vendors that can offer value for the money and a genuine business benefit," PAGE General Manager Steve Schroeder said in a statement. Calling Technique-MIS "a great fit" for newspapers, he added, "we felt that its solutions could help our members cut costs, effectively manage inventory, and schedule production operations more efficiently."
Since its 1984 launch, PAGE has become the largest U.S. newspaper purchasing organization, with annual sales exceeding $250 million. Its members' circulate more than 10 million copies daily.
"Paper accounts for 50% or more of a printer's operating costs, and using our software, they can expect to reduce overall paper consumption by 3%, Technique Sales Manager Scott Marienthal said. "It doesn't sound like much, but for a $10 million shop, that equates to a saving of $150,000 every year."
Technique's Print MIS solutions are modular applications that can be implemented either in standalone fashion or as an integrated suite. The modules range from Web-based sales inquires and ordering to production scheduling and shop-floor data collection.
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