Our Process
The printing process is extremely specialized. Each printer has a niche market in order to produce a specific range of products well. Consequently, a fine printer of six-color brochures may not be the most effective for a two-color newsletter. A printer who specializes in print runs of over 50,000 may not give you the most value for short runs.
ShrierWorks has the experience and resources to select the best solution for your print and marketing needs. We employ a variety of printers, designers, paper manufacturers and mail houses to provide our clients with an exceptionally printed product and an unsurpassed level of service.
We're proud to build the following steps into every project that we manage for our clients.
Project Planning & Development
We sit down with you early in the process and help you define the size and scope of your project and create workable written specifications. We offer practical production suggestions that help you explore efficiencies in paper, printing schemes, and finishing options and take advantage of cost savings.
2. Cost Estimates
We obtain cost estimates from suppliers who are the best fit for your project. Specifications can be review-ed, revised and re-estimated if needed to accommodate your budget requirements.
3. Vendor Selection
With more than 35 years in the industry, we have developed numerous professional relationships with the best printers and promo manufacturers in the business. Based on your specifications, we will find the best vendor for you on each and every one of your projects. We are upfront about our selections and you are always welcome to be involved in the decision making process.
4. Scheduling
Developing a production schedule can become overwhelming. Relax, we can help you put together a realistic written schedule that outlines when your artwork/files need to be at the plant, when you will see proofs, when the proofs need to be returned, when it's being produced, and when your project will be delivered. We are there to help when you're in a time crunch. If you have a deadline that cannot be missed, we will make sure your job gets done on time and done correctly.
5. Proof & Color Evaluation
The proofing process can be complicated in today's digital world. In those critical instances where a PDF does not suffice, we provide color proofs or product proofs to help you interpret and understand exactly what the result will be. We make recommendations if additional proofing is necessary to achieve the right look and feel for your important piece.
6. Press Check
Our clients are always welcome on press. However, when your schedule has a conflict, ShrierWorks will attend the press check for every color critical project. We are on-site to ensure that your piece looks great and meets your expectations.
7. Final Delivery
No project is complete until it arrives at its destination. We use the finest delivery couriers, truck carriers and overnight services to get your finished piece to you on time, hassle free!
8. Mailing/Fulfillment
Trust ShrierWorks to manage your direct mail campaign. Our range of services includes large bulk mailings to complex, personalized invitations. Let us develop a cost-effective solution for your mailing including list management, addressing, wafer sealing, kitting, special packaging and inventory management. We have the fulfillment and production capabilities to get your time sensitive piece moving!
9. Quality Assurance
Working with ShrierWorks means that we attend to every detail. Each project has its unique design characteristics such as special printing effects, PMS colors, folding configurations, die-cutting, embossing and foil stamping. We carefully review each specification and are involved in every step in the process, to assure that no detail is missed.