The number one offering a print shop can make to their customer base could perhaps be summed up rather simply: convenience.
One of the biggest convenience-boosters any print shop can offer their clientele is an online ordering system. Interestingly, the right systems—those that provide back end automation for order fulfillment—will actually increase convenience for the proprietor as well.
In today’s post on the QDoxs blog, we’d like to take a look at XMPie’s PersonalEffect StoreFlow software solution, what it brings to the table, and how it can make life easier for both you and your customers.
Happier Customers and Less Work for You: Give Your Clientele the Convenience of Online Ordering
XMPie’s PersonalEffect StoreFlow is a web-to-print software solution; this basically means it allows you to set up an online storefront where you can accept print jobs (but that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, to be sure).
The software aims to automate as much of the ordering and fulfillment process for you. Customer print orders made through the platform enter an automated workflow, including production and fulfillment, meaning that the whole experience is as hands-off as possible for print shop owners.
XMPie offers more than just a storefront with really good automation, however. Customers will also be able to use XMPie’s legendary personalization tools, including being able to order data-driven variable data documents. This is one of the major selling points of the platform: variable data printing is a unique, powerful feature to offer to customers.
Better Workflow Management and Reduced Manual Intervention with XMPie Automation for Print Shops
We’ve established that the XMPie software can make your customers happy, but it’ll go a long way to making you happy too. Reduced manual intervention means that you’ll be doing less yourself, by hand. Tasks that previously would have required your personal attention can now be automated.
Of course, the storefront portion for customers has some nifty features too. In addition to being fully mobile-friendly—meaning your customers can order from whatever device is most convenient for them—it also supports templates, variable data printing, and an intuitive shopping cart.
The software integrates with UPS and FedEx to generate pricing and shipping slips, can be extended with optional SDK and API support, and includes a job ticketing system compliant with JDF/JMF. And you won’t be kept in the dark about what’s happening either—the software has detailed reporting of everything that’s going on, including sales and profitability data. The storefront can be “white labeled” too, so your own branding will be prominently displayed.
Interested in Taking Your Print Shop to the Next Level? Our Team of Experts at QDoxs Speak Your Language. Let’s Start a Conversation!
Whenever you’re considering investing in your business, it helps to speak to people who “get it.” That’s what we’re here for—our team of experts at QDoxs speak your language, and we’re here to help. If you’re interested in learning more about XMPie or anything else, we’d love to start a conversation with you. Please feel free to contact us today to get the ball rolling, and if you need any device upgrades, you’re also welcome to request a free online quote.
