Irish Tax Institute - Print Management
Case Study
The Irish Tax Institute is the leading representative and educational body for Ireland’s Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA).
THE CHALLENGE
The Irish Tax Institute (ITI) is Ireland’s leading body for tax professionals, producing over two dozen publications annually, including their flagship Irish Tax Review released quarterly. With a diverse range of print projects, each requiring unique specifications and varying volumes, ITI needed a print management partner capable of delivering high-quality results, ensuring cost-efficiency, and providing tailored solutions. Since partnering with Spectrum, ITI has benefited from a seamless print strategy that guarantees impactful materials, rigorous quality control, and sustainable print practices, all while optimising costs.
ITI sought a print partner who could manage an array of print projects with different specifications, from large-scale publications to bespoke marketing materials. They needed a partner who could:
- Handle the design for print, ensuring the publications were visually compelling and aligned with ITI’s branding.
- Provide print procurement that guarantees the best value for money.
- Offer rigorous quality control to meet ITI’s high standards.
- Support sustainable print practices, including ISO 14001 certification.
- Provide warehousing, storage, and nationwide distribution for their publications, with real-time visibility into stock levels.
- Assign a dedicated print manager to oversee each project from conception to completion.
THE SOLUTION
Spectrum developed a comprehensive print management solution to meet the specific needs of ITI:
- Dedicated Print Manager: Spectrum assigned ITI a dedicated print manager, who became the single point of contact for every print project. From initial quotes to final delivery, the print manager uses their extensive experience and print knowledge to recommend the best methods for each job, ensuring ITI’s expectations are consistently met.
- Design for Print: Spectrum’s design team collaborates with ITI to create visually striking and professional designs for all their publications. Whether it’s the quarterly Irish Tax Review or specialised publications, Spectrum ensures that the design work enhances the content and reflects ITI’s brand identity.
- Print Brokerage and Procurement: Spectrum leverages its extensive print supply network to secure the best value for ITI. With access to a broad range of suppliers, Spectrum ensures each print job is sourced from trusted partners that offer the best quality and pricing for the project, whether it’s a large print run or a specialized, smaller batch.
- Rigorous Quality Control: Each print project undergoes a meticulous quality control process, ensuring that ITI’s materials meet the highest standards before distribution. Spectrum’s attention to detail ensures that every publication—from academic journals to marketing collateral—arrives flawlessly printed and ready for distribution.
- Sustainable Print Practices – ISO 14001 Certified: Spectrum’s commitment to sustainability is underscored by its ISO 14001 certification for environmental management. By implementing eco-friendly practices and working with sustainable materials, Spectrum helps ITI reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high print quality.
- Warehousing and Storage: Spectrum provides warehousing and storage solutions for ITI’s publications, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and ready for distribution. This service allows ITI to focus on content creation and strategy while Spectrum manages the logistics of storing and distributing materials as needed.
- Live Inventory Reports via the Spectrum Customer Portal: ITI has full visibility over their inventory through Spectrum’s customer portal, which provides live reports on stock levels and order history. This transparency allows ITI to make informed decisions about reprints, storage needs, and distribution timelines.
- Nationwide Distribution: Spectrum manages the nationwide distribution of ITI’s printed materials, ensuring that their publications reach readers, members, and stakeholders across Ireland in a timely and efficient manner. Whether it’s delivering bulk orders to conferences or shipping individual copies to members, Spectrum ensures that ITI’s distribution network operates smoothly.
THE RESULT
Since 2010, Spectrum has managed the entire print strategy for The Irish Tax Institute, delivering cost-effective and high-quality print solutions tailored to their unique needs. By providing dedicated project management, sustainable print practices, and reliable distribution services, Spectrum has helped ITI optimise their print operations while maintaining the impactful, high-standard publications that their audience expects. As ITI continues to grow, Spectrum remains committed to supporting their evolving needs, ensuring their print materials continue to make a lasting impact.
By partnering with Spectrum, ITI has enjoyed several significant benefits:
- Cost-Efficiency: Through Spectrum’s print brokerage and procurement services, ITI consistently secures the best value for money, reducing overall print costs while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Enhanced Print Quality: With rigorous quality control ISO 9001 certified and expert design services, ITI’s publications are consistently of the highest quality, ensuring they remain a trusted source of professional tax information.
- Sustainable Practices: ITI’s commitment to sustainability is supported by Spectrum’s eco-friendly print practices and ISO 14001 certification, helping them minimise their environmental impact.
- Streamlined Operations: Spectrum’s warehousing, storage, and live inventory reports have streamlined ITI’s operations, giving them greater control over stock levels and the ability to respond to demand fluctuations more effectively.
- Reliable Distribution: Spectrum’s nationwide distribution network ensures ITI’s publications reach their audience on time, maintaining strong relationships with members and stakeholders.
