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The Critical Errors You Don’t Want to Make with Consumer Email Communications

errors in consumer email communications The inbox offers an efficient and easy space to communicate with customers. Companies send all types of consumer email communications. Many of these fall into the category of transactional, meaning they contain PII (personally identifiable information) or PHI (protected health information). This designation means rules, regulations, and [...]

Current Trends in Outsourced Printing and Mailing

outsourced printing and mailing trends Several trends are impacting the industry of outsourced printing and mailing. As many companies shift from in-house operations to third parties, they still need to be aware of factors that influence their providers. As a transactional print and mail leader, PCI Group is tracking trends and their [...]

Paper Tariffs and Their Impact on Costs

Tariffs can substantially increase the price of imported goods. Importers then pass those costs to their customers. The current Administration has announced tariffs on goods acquired from Canada, with Canada enacting retaliatory ones. The effective date was to be March 6, but the Administration has since delayed them until April 2. So, how would [...]

2025 Paper Prices Trends

The cost of paper is a substantial expense in the printing industry. This resource has had volatile pricing. During the pandemic, shortages arose, and demand increased. Since then, overall paper needs have shrunk, including every paper use case, from those used in mailing to consumer products. So, what trends will next impact paper prices? [...]

How much cost savings can in-plants achieve by transitioning print and mail to PCI Group?

One of the key reasons that businesses choose to transition from an in-plant to outsourcing is cost savings. The amount of capital needed to maintain and run these operations is becoming cost prohibitive. Even if volume declines, companies don’t see savings here, as the cost per piece actually increases. Outsourcing eliminates a lot [...]

What are the best practices for In-Plant operations transitioning work to PCI Group?

Transitioning from in-plant operations to outsourcing for print and mail can be challenging if the provider has little experience. PCI Group has successfully facilitated many of these projects through careful planning and development of best practices. In this episode of Ask the Experts, President and Owner Chris Kropac explained how the company [...]

What are the challenges of transitioning In-Plant operations to an outsource provider?

Many companies in various industries still run in-plant operations related to their transactional print and mail. As a result, they have capital and operating expenses associated with production. Rising material, labor, and technology costs are making it cost prohibitive. To ease these burdens, organizations are transitioning from the in-plant model to outsourcing. [...]

What Are Statement Printing Services?

Is it time to rethink your printing and mailing processes? Statement printing can be expensive and hard to manage, yet it’s critical to facilitate customer communications. You have compliance, accuracy, and quality considerations, which can all improve with statement printing services. By outsourcing these functions to professionals, you can save money and time while improving [...]

Comparing Print and Mail Providers Compliance: Invest in Compliance Now or Risk Penalties Later

Outsourcing transactional print and mail operations is a smart choice for organizations. You can save money, improve accuracy, and worry less about compliance. However, not all print and mail providers offer the same services. So, comparing them is essential; otherwise, you could face compliance penalties and reputational harm. So, what are the areas that [...]

2023 Paper Costs Preview: What to Expect and How to Save Money on Print and Mail

Have you been watching the volatility of paper costs? While it’s a fundamental resource, it’s also one that’s availability has been contentious. With high demand and low supply, prices increase. As a result, you may have seen budgets for paper rise in 2022, especially around print and mail operations. To prepare you for what’s ahead, [...]