WHY SHOULD I HIRE A PROFESSIONAL? CAN'T I DO THIS MYSELF?

Generating high-volume personalized documents to be printed and mailed can be the most frustrating IT projects you ever encounter. Part of the frustration comes from the fact that it seems like such a simple task to accomplish - just print them and mail them! How hard can that be?

The fact is there are a multitude of details that need to be handled in order to make a print/mail project successful. Failing to attend to any one of these seemingly innocuous items can put your project on the path to reduced benefits or even complete failure. IT departments are rarely focused on output. The most skilled resources are often occupied in other areas, so less-experienced programmers and analysts end up being assigned to your projects.

Here are some key benefits to using a specialist that is dedicated to your project:

Better utilization of your IT staff - They can work from concise programming specifications and have a resource available for help.

Improved workflow - The print/mail professional is familiar with all phases of the document lifecycle, from application development and production through inserting and remittance.

Better document design - Readability, window alignment, inserter marks, address quality, and other important aspects are all considered.

Cost control - The professionals can often suggest improvements to documents, envelopes, or processes that can reduce costs and improve quality.

Vendor independence - Your staff may have experience with a limited set of hardware and software providers. These vendors may not always have the best solution to your problem.

Operational independence - The print/mail professional is concerned with recommending the best solution for the organization. Not protecting turf or maintaining the status quo. You will get a truly objective viewpoint that is impossible to achieve with inhouse resources.

Auxiliary benefits - In the course of gathering information and observing operations a consultant will often notice other situations that are not directly related to the project.