Managing your printing is literally a full-time job, (in fact it may be many employee’s full-time job) but it’s unlikely it’s a core competency for your business. If you continue to handle all printing and mailing through an in-plant, you’ve likely experienced increased costs, supply change woes, and may not be managing the risk [...]
Paper is one of the essential resources that most businesses need. It’s easy to take it for granted, but the last few years have presented volatility in the commercial paper industry. When a product lags in production and becomes scarce, costs go up. As a result, budgets have to adjust, which means other things get [...]
Does the look of your customer communications matter? It’s certainly a question to pose when considering insurance transactional mail. The insurance industry has a high volume of letters it must send to customers. That’s a cost to you, whether you outsource or have an in-plant. What if you could update the look of these documents [...]
For any healthcare industry business, you have many regulations to consider in operations. One of the most critical is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). It provides the framework of standards for collecting, using, and sharing PHI (protected health information). Failure to do so can lead to fines, reputational harm, and other breaches-related [...]
Printing is an essential function for most companies. The way they choose to approach it is different. Many factors affect how you print and the many requirements associated with it, especially in the transactional print category. Since printing isn’t your business' core competency, you may face quality, accuracy, compliance, security, and cost challenges. It [...]
In the transactional mail world, knowing that delivery occurred is critical. These mailings are mission-critical and can include a variety of documents that must reach addressees. In some cases, to confirm delivery, you’ll need to use USPS Certified Mail. In this post, we’ll provide an overview of certified mail and details on using it [...]
Lean Manufacturing helps companies drive toward greater efficiency and productivity while reducing waste. It’s an essential strategy for manufacturers that decreases operational costs and improves quality. One of the areas that it supports is accuracy. Lean manufacturing accuracy is critical for transactional print and mail. That’s why PCI Group adopted it. What Is Lean Manufacturing? [...]
Cybersecurity continues to be a hot topic for any business. The threats are even greater for those who collect, store, share, and manage personal and confidential information. However, you still have to share that data with vendors that provide services for you. Unfortunately, they are often the weak link and the cause of breaches [...]
Insurance plan communications can easily cost companies millions of dollars each year. The sheer volume of production is substantial, even as some consumers switch to digital-only. These documents also have personal information, so safeguarding it is another added cost to the operation. Many insurance companies believe that keeping this in-house is the only way [...]
The healthcare industry generates a lot of letters, statements, and other documents for patients. As they contain personal information, all communications must comply with HIPAA and other regulations. Organizations have the option to outsource patient communications to a transactional print and mail company. Before you make any decisions, you’ll want to know what you [...]
