Case Study: Time Out achieves faster, automated and more reliable magazine production with DALIM SOFTWARE's TWIST

Time Out - Customer Case Study

Time Out, the international multi-channel media company behind city guides and magazines, faced growing production pressure as its portfolio expanded: its in‑house production systems required heavy manual intervention and lacked reliable status, proofing and error reporting. After trying other commercial automation tools, Time Out engaged DALIM SOFTWARE, which introduced its automation product TWIST to meet requirements for reliable performance, detailed reporting and highly specialized production rules.

DALIM SOFTWARE implemented TWIST to automate file naming, pre‑flight and PDF generation, color management, ad checking, low‑res export for online platforms and integration with existing proofing tools. The automation reduced manual tasks, freed production staff for higher‑value work and improved deadline performance; Time Out reports TWIST is saving at least six hours a week, accelerated roll‑out, and resolved recurring print and pre‑press issues.

Time Out

Simon Chappell

Group IT Director