Avanti Slingshot® Print MISAvanti Slingshot scalable modular system provides printers a complete end-to-end MIS solution that grows as you grow. Flexible and intuitive, it offers a suite of tools to efficiently manage your key business...Learn More
RICOH ProcessDirector™RICOH ProcessDirector is an automated workflow management solution that meets the many challenges of modern communications production....Learn More
RICOH TotalFlow BatchBuilder™RICOH TotalFlow BatchBuilder intelligently simplifies short-run digital production. Stop manual job processing and let automation process for you....Learn More
Be Profitable in Short-Run Work!Recorded: July 8, 2020If you’re looking for a way to balance mixed application jobs using equipment from different vendors with laborious setups for finishing and binding, this webinar...Watch Now
Introduction to Workflow AutomationRecorded: August 4, 2020If disjointed systems and manual touchpoints are leading to extended shifts, delays in delivery, and costly errors, this webinar is for you to discover how workflow...Watch Now
Eliminating Islands of AutomationRecorded: August 6, 2020If you are looking for a way to eliminate the islands of automation that have developed from distributed technology resulting in isolated or scattered processes, then...Watch Now
Cost-Effective Output ManagementRecorded: August 13, 2020Do you have a mix of newer and legacy systems, multiple print servers, and many evolving data streams? Solve these and many other output management challenges, including...Watch Now
Tracking Production History with RICOH ProcessDirector™Recorded: August 14, 2020In only 20 minutes, learn how the Archive feature of RICOH ProcessDirector™ lets you do much more than just store copies of the files you process! Linda Liebelt, Global...Watch Now
Simplified Job and Printer ManagementRecorded: August 27, 2020Long queues, print errors and routing print jobs to the wrong printer can eat away at profitability. If your print-on-demand environment needs a solution to automate...Watch Now
What’s New in RICOH ProcessDirector™?Recorded: August 31, 2020Don’t miss Linda Liebelt, Ricoh Global Product Owner, walking through enhancements in RICOH ProcessDirector™ from version 3.8 through v3.8.4. She showcases many of...Watch Now
Turn Operational Data into Strategic Business InsightsRecorded: September 3, 2020Looking to take the uncertainty out of your print environment investment decisions and increase productivity? Make business decisions based on data, not assumptions....Watch Now
Make-Ready Print Production Files Made EasyRecorded: September 10, 2020Are you struggling with repetitive tasks while preparing print production files? By automating that checklist you have for every print job, you can conserve your...Watch Now
Do You Know How Your Production Printers Are Performing?Recorded: September 17, 2020Are you struggling to understand your production printers’ device utilization and throughput to plan for peak capacity and maximize productivity? Check out this...Watch Now
Tracking Production History with RICOH ProcessDirector™Recorded: October 6, 2020In only 20 minutes, learn how the Archive feature of RICOH ProcessDirector™ lets you do much more than just store copies of the files you process! Linda Liebelt, Ricoh...Watch Now
How to Automate the Top 10 Time-Consuming Tasks Eroding Your ProfitsRecorded: October 22, 2020Are you tired of everyday common tasks eroding the already slim profits in your print shop? We all hear constantly that print optimization and automation increases...Watch Now
How to Optimize Print and Mail to Maximize Postal SavingsRecorded: November 5, 2020Postal optimization and the associated savings begins with the data. The quality and accuracy of your data is the key to meeting your organizational postal savings goals....Watch Now
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving Commercial Print BusinessRecorded: November 18, 2020What can a commercial print company do to stay relevant and competitive in today’s evolving commercial print market? During these challenging times the print industry has...Watch Now
How to Leverage Print Software to Optimize Your Hardware InvestmentRecorded: May 6, 2021The decision on where to invest your technology dollars is a big one, and not without risk. Print software technology changes quickly, and one-time leaders can quickly...Watch Now
Boost Digital Production with RICOH TotalFlow BatchBuilder™ and Ultimate Impostrip®Recorded: May 20, 2021One-offs and short print runs require a costly hands-on effort to manage, making it difficult to turn a profit in digital production. Workflow automation combined with...Watch Now
How to Capture Emerging Print Industry Opportunities in the New EconomyRecorded: June 24, 2021The uncertainty of the last year has challenged printers everywhere to look at their businesses through a different lens. Print industry business models need to change to...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh: Top 6 Things to Automate in 2022 for Profitable In plant PrintingRecorded: January 13, 2022Time is money, and your in plant printing is likely losing revenue by not automating manual processes. In this webinar, we will help you identify 6 tasks in your...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh: Grow Your Business and Improve Profitability Without Adding OverheadRecorded: February 10, 2022In this session, multiple Print Service Providers will discuss how increased print automation, reduced touchpoints, and a streamlined workflow can lead to significant...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh: Deliver More Revenue Opportunities by Unlocking the 5 Stages of YourRecorded: March 17, 2022How do you unlock the 5 stages of your print production ecosystem to deliver more revenue opportunities? It’s all in the smooth handoff. No job succeeds or fails at a...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – INPUT: How to Position Your Job for a Successful andRecorded: July 7, 2022Onboarding is more than file submission, though that is the first and potentially ugly first step of a print job. First off, 35% of all printers rely on email to get a...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – Future-proof Your Data IntegrationRecorded: August 11, 2022Stats show that 94% of B2B companies believe their data is inaccurate. That sounds pretty serious, but why should you care? How does it affect your business? We rely on...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – MANAGE: Job Accuracy and Tracking for Optimal ProductionRecorded: August 31, 2022On average, printers manage some portion of up to 30 jobs a day. Doesn’t sound too bad until you consider tracking every step of the job through estimating, scheduling,...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – PREPARE. Protecting Your Profitability: Get Your Files Right!Recorded: October 19, 2022PREPARE is the one area that affects everybody regardless of geography, function or segment. Seriously, don’t miss this one. Now that your job onboarding (INPUT) is on...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – PRODUCE. Making it Happen: Software and Hardware WorkingRecorded: November 30, 2022Now we’re getting to the good stuff. Your jobs are onboarded (INPUT), estimating and output specifications are under control (MANAGE), and your files are ready for...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – OUTPUT. Closing the Workflow Loop…Profitably.Recorded: December 7, 2022Review, Analyze, Update, and Repeat… The job may be off the press, but you’re not done yet! Learn More & Register for this webinar. We all know post-production...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – The Ecosystem Finale: Your Print Workflow UNRAVELEDRecorded: February 2, 2023When we started the Ecosystem series last year, we knew it would take time, proof, and real-world customer use cases to unravel the 5 stages of your print production...Watch Now
NAPCO and Ricoh – 3 Ways Postal Optimization Reduces Spend and IncreasesRecorded: April 6, 2023Did You Know? Learn more and register here. With an increasingly digitized world, we all hear the rumblings that print is dead, and nobody is using direct mail anymore....Watch Now
Why Commercial Printers Need Web Enablement Solutions3 minute read, by Linnea WolkenDid you ever have a collection of 8-tracks or cassette tapes or even Betamax videotapes that you didn’t know what to do with? Once the hottest thing around, these formats didn’t last. Before long, most people...Read Post
Overcome Printing Challenges by Automating with RICOH TotalFlow Prep3 minute read, by Linnea WolkenThe ultimate goal of any printer — from in-plant printers to commercial print service providers (PSPs) — is speed to press. Getting error-free jobs to press quickly is the primary way to increase output and...Read Post
Customer Communication Management: Solving an Ongoing Challenge3 minute read, by Linnea WolkenAs your print business’s communication with end customers becomes a more integral part of an ongoing business-generating relationship, it’s a smart move to get more strategic with that communication....Read Post
Better Campaign and Asset Management with Marketing Automation Software3 minute read, by Linnea WolkenIn-plant and commercial print service providers face an ever-increasing need to diversify their offerings, increase their efficiency, and boost revenue. And they continue to struggle with chaotic and...Read Post
Future-proof Your Workflow: Job Onboarding2 minute read, by Linnea WolkenPublic transit systems, like subways, are remarkable for the ability to move large numbers of people throughout a city efficiently. For instance, the subway system in Tokyo, Japan, moves nearly 7 million...Read Post
Future-proof your Workflow: Data Reviews3 minute read, by Pat McGrewWe rely on data to inform customer, vendor, and supplier relationships and much of the work produced in our print shops. Data comes in a host of formats, both visible and invisible. There is the data you...Read Post
Future-proof Your Workflow: Profit from Data3 minute read, by Matt PrusaDuring times of change, businesses need to double down on their best customers. There are macro-economic trends that are largely out of your control. The labor market is tight with growing compensation...Read Post
Future-proof your Workflow: Batch Management2 minute read, by Lisa OakleafOne of the best practices of high-performing print shops is to leverage the power of building batches to keep presses running with as few interruptions as possible. While many printers are familiar with the...Read Post
Future-proof Your Workflow: Automate the Routine3 minute read, by Pat McGrewToday’s automotive industry uses robots extensively to build cars. In fact, half of all robots are used in the automotive industry, with a ratio of roughly one robot to every eight employees[1]. These robotic...Read Post
3 Ways to Empower Your Workflow3 minute read, by Lisa OakleafThe last decade has seen a quantifiable move to shorter print run in various print segments. Commercial print, POD and the book market have all experienced this trend, making it more difficult to schedule...Read Post
The 3 Must-Haves for Your Production Workflow3 minute read, by Andrew YoungThe competitive nature of printing hasn’t changed as we entered 2021. Quality, performance and a competitive edge remain critical to success for printers. In high-speed, high-volume production environments,...Read Post
Now’s the Perfect Time for a Workflow Evaluation3 minute read, by Kevin ShawIf 2020 has been a slower-than-normal year for your business, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Quocirca, a market research firm specializing in print and digital technologies, 70 percent of print...Read Post
Industry Speed Round with Pat McGrew3 minute read, by Pat McGrewAuthor, speaker, evangelist and a relentless customer advocate, we all know that Pat knows print. Hear what she has to say about the current state of the industry, where she thinks customers and vendors...Read Post
Get in the Game with a Software Subscription Plan2 minute read, by Linnea WolkenEverybody can compete with a level playing field. All print operations are under pressure to be efficient. They are also under pressure to control costs, which means the search for optimizing solutions is...Read Post
Why Automate? Lessons for Launching the ROI Domino Effect in Your Print Shop5 minute read, by Kevin ShawAutomation in the print shop is not a new concept. For years, printers have been installing new equipment in an effort to automate different segments of their workflows, hoping to reduce overhead costs and...Read Post
Create a Mail Moment with Customer Data and Personalized Communication3 minute read, by Eric StaplesIs it possible to create essential printed communication that includes targeted messages and intrigues each person who retrieves it from their mailbox? The simple answer is: Yes! Even better – that...Read Post
Find New Business by Leveraging Your Print Workflow Tools3 minute read, by Andrew YoungThere are many situations that challenge businesses to find new ways to reach customers, deliver information, continue to grow, and find a path to keeping their margins and profitability. It is survival and...Read Post
Simplify Short-Run Job Management with Batching3 minute read, by Lisa OakleafHas your business transitioned from long runs to short runs? It has become the reality for most printers, from general commercial printers to book printers in all size shops. When the number of jobs grows,...Read Post
Make Moves to Control Costs in Your Print Workflow During Uncertain Times3 minute read, by Andrew YoungChallenging times call for new methods, new vision and a renewed goal to control the costs of the environment we manage. Ricoh is uniquely positioned to help our print and digital output customers, and those...Read Post
Building Your Workflow Automation Plan6 minute read, by Andrew YoungIs your workflow as efficient as it can be? Are you experiencing the operational efficiencies you expected from your last workflow makeover? For many companies it is a hard question to answer. As each new...Read Post