Quality Through Perfection Method: Deep Dive
With the market hitting an all time competitive high, customers will often ask us “why should we choose you?” Standing out amongst the hundreds of printers across this country can be challenging but as we dive into our Perfection Thorough Process Quality method, you will see the detailed efforts put into each and every step of the way. Below we will explore Pre-Production (artwork & proofing), Production (printing your labels) and Post-Production (inspection & shipping).
Pre-Production
From the minute your label order is received, our detailed, step by step quality method begins. Every order begins with our customer support team that ticks through a vast number of quality checks. We want to make sure that your label details are entered correctly into the system and verified against your purchase order. Our team also preflights your artwork to confirm the digital files supplied for printing are all present, valid and correctly formatted.
Prepress receives the order from customer support and double checks all artwork supplied to ensure the label will print to your desired outcome. Our team of artists will create an electronic proof, with an option for a printed proof, and ensure the label is thoroughly proofed for copy and graphics.
Important takeaway points:
- We do not use a call center; you will speak to a representative in our Westfield office every single time
- Prepress does both manual and electronic proofing of your label art for accuracy
- Color standards are created for each label to ensure re-orders maintain color consistency
- We are a GMI certified platinum printer and can meet the most extreme color matching standards
Production
Whether you have a large order that will be printed flexographically or an order with multiple skus that will run digitally, our press operators begin by reviewing every label order fully. A complete assessment includes review of the ticket, material, colors, coating, die cut, web direction and more. We also have in-line comparators on our presses to ensure print registration is on point and colors are accurate.
We also have a dedicated Quality Assurance department that does multiple checks of every label including proofreading, verifying information to the ticket, and ensuring color consistency between orders.
Important takeaway points:
- Dedicated checks on all label details by press operators before printing
- 50+ point quality assurance approval checks for every label order
- Guaranteed color and print consistency between orders
- Barcode scanning verification
Post-Production
Once your labels have been printed, our Quality Control team takes over to inspect every label for any print defects. Our team uses high-speed inspection equipment to thoroughly check your labels and ensure rolls are properly marked for easy inventory tracking. Shipping is the last stop before your labels are in your possession where our team once again verifies all items and quantities to the purchase order before carefully packing your order and loading it in a shipping truck.
Important takeaway points:
- 20+ point quality control checks for every label order
- Best practices including label segregation, line clearance and equipment maintenance
- Custom core label to make inventory control a breeze
- Signed certificate of compliance for all steps mentioned above by our Quality Assurance team prior to shipment
If you have more questions on our Perfection Through Quality method or if we can send you samples of our printed labels, contact one of our label solution specialists. They are here through email, phone or online chat to help you with your next label project!
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