CHALLENGE: To manage international storage and distribution cost-effectively

Managing the international storage and distribution of marketing materials can be complicated and expensive. Setting up warehouse facilities calls for serious investment and is not without risk. Do you print and distribute from a central location, operate through in-country hubs or nominate regional offices to store, collate and deliver? It’s hard to decide which option will bring the greatest cost and time saving benefits.

Controlling stock can also be problematic, especially if you operate in different countries. Inaccurate monitoring and forecasting of stock levels often leads to overprinting (and the resultant expense of increased storage), or failing to produce enough, leaving your dealers and distributors short of materials, unable to maximise sales opportunities.

Solution: The ipp worldwide network of trusted suppliers, supported by our responsive online system and expert project managers, simplify storage, fulfilment and distribution – saving you time and money

ipp can assess your existing resources and processes, evaluate storage and distribution costs based on volume, and suggest the best solutions to meet your short and long term goals – whether launching a new product or supporting your dealer network. We can advise you on the optimum way to operate and match the right warehouse facilities to your requirements, whatever the country. With an established supplier base, the infrastructure is in place to provide you with cost-effective services that are quick to set up and simple to manage. Literature, merchandise, display graphics can all be stored in the most convenient place, so whatever you need is sourced speedily.

ipp can also help you decide on the most cost-effective location to produce materials, depending on where they need to be distributed. If you need marketing literature in Asia, Europe and the Americas, our experts can compare the cost of producing and distributing centrally versus operating in several regions. You’ll be surprised at the potential savings and you won’t sacrifice quality. We can even produce branded packing materials, so whoever receives your materials will know exactly who sent them.

joules, our web-based production management system, gives you 24/7 control from anywhere in the world. Distribution to sales teams, dealers and customers is quick and easy through online ordering. Our pick and pack service allows you to distribute on request and we can dispatch using the most suitable method. Prompts trigger low stock levels, reprints can be ordered on time, ensuring your teams always have the materials they need to hand. Above all, integrating storage, production, distribution and stock management allows ipp to save you considerable amounts of time and money.