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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? [...]

What paper market trends do you anticipate for 2023 and beyond?

The paper market has been unpredictable for the past few years. It began during 2020 as a consequence of lockdowns and changing needs in paper products. While the pandemic is over, the industry is still recovering. In this episode of Ask the Experts, PCI Group President and Owner Chris Kropac shared insights [...]

How have rising paper costs impacted in-plant budgets?

Paper costs have increased since 2020 due to the pandemic and supply chain issues. Leading paper suppliers are now producing less paper, and increased pricing remains a challenge for those companies that don’t purchase large volumes. As a result, there’s been a significant impact on in-plant budgets for materials. In this episode [...]

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, [...]

Reduce Mail and Envelope Print Paper Costs by Standardizing Envelopes

Paper is a key building block of print and mail operations. Using the right paper materials in today’s highly specialized, ink jet printing process, is essential to delivering highly reliable print and mail outcomes.. As a result of supply chain issues, the pandemic, and other factors, paper costs have been rising since 2020 and [...]

Will Rising Paper Costs Impact Your In-Plant Budget?

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 [...]

Cut Costs in 2023 with Mailing Services for Business

While we live in a digital world, companies still print and mail a large volume of statements, invoices, and other documents. It’s a complex operational process that’s also expensive. As organizations look for ways to cut costs, mailing services for business is a leading way to do so. Find out how in this post. Postage [...]