Automated Production Workflow Results in Faster Job Turnaround Times and
Eliminates Data Entry Errors
CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
Pageflex, a division of Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS, www.bitstream.com)and a
leading developer of enterprise variable data publishing and web-to-print
solutions, and Choice Software, a system integrator for the printing industry,
announced today that CPS Printing in Carlsbad, CA, one of the nation`s fastest
growing commercial print enterprises, has successfully implemented an integrated
production workflow that automatically transfers data between their online
logistics solution, cor-Port (powered by Pageflex Storefront), and their MIS
platform. The bi-directional integration was developed by Choice Software
utilizing their ChoiceICE connector product, which eliminates manual data entry
by digitally transferring order, job, and shipping information between the two
systems. "We are pleased that Pageflex and Choice Software have provided a solution to
improve our workflow. It has been a very positive experience," comments Danice
Ruscigno, accounting manager at CPS Printing. "As our online marketing logistics
customer base has grown, it has become essential for us to remove steps in our
workflow to maintain profit margins and improve efficiencies. ChoiceICE enables
us to do this. We are saving time and effort in a number of departments, such as
shipping and billing, and eliminating the data entry errors that inevitably
occurred as multiple departments re-keyed in the same data at multiple points in
the workflow." CPS Printing has a tradition of being progressive and adopting technology to
bring exceptional quality control and project management through every phase of
planning and production. More recently, they have launched a new division,
Cordius Group, which specializes in automating many of the daily functions of a
marketing department, including the creation of customized marketing collateral;
coordination of powerful marketing campaigns, on-time mailing, artwork and ad
creation; asset and image management; strict brand enforcement; print inventory
management and program fulfillment. Their clients use Pageflex Storefront, a
flexible and scalable solution for online customization and distribution of
documents, to order everything from pre-printed brochures from inventory, to
imprints of dealer address information on catalogs, to personalized direct mail
postcards. Once an order is placed in Pageflex Storefront, details such as the order
number, customer number, finished good item number (for pieces in inventory),
quantity, and shipping details are automatically transferred from Pageflex
Storefront through the ChoiceICE connector to the MIS system where the job
ticket is generated. The automated process eliminates the possibility of
transcription errors and reduces turnaround times. Once an order is produced and
shipped, the system updates the job status and package tracking information in
Pageflex Storefront for the customer to see. Benefits of the ChoiceICE integration include: * Eliminate Double Data Entry - Order, job, and shipment tracking details
automatically flow between Pageflex Storefront and business applications. There
is no time spent re-keying data from a printed report into another department`s
system.
* Reduce Errors - Since data is not manually re-entered into any system, errors
are eliminated.
* Profitability - As online orders, which are often numerous and of low-dollar
value, continue to grow removing manual steps from the workflow becomes
essential to making a profit. "CPS Printing is a forward thinking company. They have really evaluated their
processes and realized that automation paired with customer service will result
in a better experience for their customers and a more profitable company,"
comments Anna Chagnon, president and CEO, Bitstream Inc. "We are pleased that
Choice Software has been able to make this vision a reality for CPS Printing. It
is not always easy integrating a web-to-print system with an MIS product, but
Choice Software has demonstrated their capacity for doing just that." "We have been impressed with the extensibility of Pageflex Storefront," comments
Choice Software CEO Greg Billinghurst. "It really has been developed with an eye
to being the front-end of an automated workflow. Our team is excited to see the
success that CPS Printing is achieving by using ChoiceICE to transfer data
between Pageflex Storefront with their MIS solution." Pageflex (booth #6536) and Choice Software (booth #6661) are exhibiting now
through September 16 at Print09 (www.print09.com) in Chicago at McCormick Place.
About Bitstream Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS - News) is a software development company focused
on bringing unique software products to a wide variety of markets. The company`s
core software products include award-winning fonts and font rendering software,
mobile browsing software and variable data publishing and Web-to-print software
for personalized marketing. For more information about Bitstream please visit
www.bitstream.com. About the Pageflex Platform Pageflex offers unparalleled design control with powerful graphic design
features created specifically for variable publishing. The platform produces
rich, creative, award-winning document designs that look like they were given
the individual attention of a graphic designer but were, in reality, created
on-the-fly with Pageflex variable publishing technology. About Choice Software Choice Software was started to fill the connectivity gap in the printing, print
on demand, and fulfillment communities. Specializing in providing the printing
industry with software solutions that automate integration, we have products for
most needs. If we haven't written your interface, give us a call and we can
discuss how our beta program can save you money. For additional information on ChoiceICE or to schedule an on-line demonstration,
please call 262-646-4480 or visit http://www.ChoiceConnector.com Bitstream, Pageflex, and the Pageflex logo are registered trademarks or service
marks, and the Bitstream logo is a trademark, of the Company. Other technologies
and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. Bitstream Inc.
Marion Williams-Bennett, 617-520-8311
mbennett@bitstream.com
or
Choice Software
Scott Kwiatkowski, 262-646-4480
Vice President
Scott.Kwiatkowski@ChoiceConnector.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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