by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS Software Inc. When was the last time you produced a job without any changes? Are you capturing the revenues for these legitimate extra charges, or are they falling through the cracks? If you're not gaining more revenue, then you should at least be avoiding costs. If a job is changed during production and you did not collect the extra revenue for … [Read more...] about Get the Most Out of Chargeable Extras
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Job Costing: Know Your Costs, Know Your Profits
by: Mark Porter, Diemanic MIS There is a simple equation in business that must be followed: PROFIT = SALES - COSTS If a business doesn't know its costs, then how can it know its profits? In good economic times, companies must know their costs to maximize profitability. In tough economic times, they must know their costs to survive. These days, understanding true costs … [Read more...] about Job Costing: Know Your Costs, Know Your Profits
Delivery Management: Increase Productivity, Customer Service, and Profitability
by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS Software, Inc. The past year has proven two things to those of us in binding and print finishing. One, we must be more productive. Our existing staff must be more efficient and perform more tasks with fewer resources. Two, we must provide extraordinary service, especially to our good customers. It is generally accepted that 80 percent of revenue … [Read more...] about Delivery Management: Increase Productivity, Customer Service, and Profitability
Estimating and Selling Are Two Different Functions
by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS There are many reasons to automate the estimating function within your bindery. Faster, more consistent estimates. Re-quotes are much faster. Allows you to spend more time planning the job then crunching numbers. Letter of Confirmation faxed or e-mailed provides a more professional image. Estimate history allows you to find and … [Read more...] about Estimating and Selling Are Two Different Functions