Special Report The 3Ps: Printing, Production and Paper

• Be a smart negotiator. “Look at long-term pricing, which will help you maintain a consistent budget,” Monahan continues. “Put caps in place, and look for opportunities in volume discounts and rebates.”

• Become a precise record-keeper. Maintain records of pounds shipped, received and damaged, which may be considered for credits back. Your merchant can help. He or she will manage your consumption and inventory reporting, a significant time-saver for you. Use your consumption reports to ensure the most efficient press configurations, cut-offs and runability.