Case Study: IWCO streamlines print workflows and cuts costs with Solimar Systems

Solving Challenges in a Mixed Vendor Shop with Solimar Systems

IWCO, a leading provider of data-driven direct marketing solutions, faced significant operational challenges in managing a diverse, multi-vendor printing environment that included HP, Canon, and SCREEN presses. Their traditional method involved machine-specific workflows and digital front ends, which were inefficient and complex to manage. To centralize its output and automate its processes, IWCO partnered with Solimar Systems and implemented their Chemistry platform, including SOLfusion, Rubika, and Solimar Print Director Enterprise.

The solution from Solimar Systems provided a unified, centralized workflow that automated data stream conversion, document re-engineering, and output management. This allowed IWCO to implement a new quality control batching process that saved 7.5 hours per day and to digitally adjust files to avoid nearly $110,000 in equipment costs. Specifically, a digital re-engineering solution for chipout areas saved $85,716. The implementation drastically reduced printer idle time, increased print capacity, and ensured IWCO could reliably meet its service level agreements.

IWCO

Tony Picciano

Applications Engineer