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Power BI solutions for printing companies

Every job involves different paper, ink, machines and subcontracted steps, and the real cost is often unclear even after delivery. We make the whole process, from quote to delivery, measurable.

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Common challenges

Disconnected quotes and production

Quotes, orders and production are tracked in separate systems, so quoted and actual costs can’t be compared.

Unclear job profitability

Paper, ink, labor and subcontracting costs aren’t combined per job, so profitability is guesswork.

Machine and waste losses

Machine utilization, downtime and print waste aren’t measured regularly, so capacity is underused.

Reports we build

Quotes and orders

Quote conversion rate
Order volume
Revenue by customer

Job costing and profitability

Quoted vs. actual cost
Paper and ink share
Subcontracting cost

Production and machine efficiency

Machine utilization
Downtime
Job lead time

Waste and quality

Print waste
Reprint rate
Customer complaints

On-time delivery

On-time delivery rate
Late jobs
Waiting time by stage

Raw materials and inventory

Paper stock status
Consumption trend
Purchase price changes

Typical data sources

Print management software (MIS)
ERP
Production and machine logs
Quote files
Purchasing records
Excel

Frequently asked questions

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Can we use data from our print management software?

If your software offers a database, exports or an API, we can load the data into a Power BI model automatically. We review your system together during the initial call.

Will it help us quote more accurately?

Yes. Reports that analyze actual costs of similar jobs show which cost items are under- or over-estimated when preparing quotes.

Let’s talk about what your data can do

In a short intro call we’ll listen to your needs and work out together where it makes sense to start with Power BI. The call is free.

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