National Veterinary Network: Optimizing Print Management with Premier’s Custom Solutions
A leading national veterinary client with 1,000 locations and over 2,000 orders per month needed a streamlined solution for managing their direct mail, marketing brochures, retail signage, branded merchandise, and customizable materials. Since 2002, Premier has been their trusted print and inventory management partner, helping them reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless ordering and fulfillment.
Custom Online Solution
Premier’s IT team developed a custom integration between the client’s purchasing system and Premier’s fulfillment software. This seamless connection automated the ordering, approval, and invoicing processes, improving efficiency across all locations.
Predictive Print Management & Cost Savings
To optimize inventory usage, Premier implemented predictive technology to accurately determine reorder quantities. This approach, combined with investments in digital print technology, reduced product obsolescence costs from 14.8% to 2.4%, saving the client $200,000 annually. Additionally, Premier’s system eliminated the need for one full-time purchasing employee, further increasing cost savings.
Comprehensive Inventory Management
Full responsibility for inventory oversight
Strategic recommendations on print quantities to minimize costs
Monthly audits and stakeholder collaboration to manage product status (backorders, deactivations, replacements)
Data-Driven Decision Making
Premier provides detailed custom print management reports, ensuring key stakeholders have up-to-date information on product usage, reprint needs, and inventory levels. This centralized data reduces email back-and-forth, improves communication, and allows for proactive decision-making.
Results & Impact
$200,000 in annual savings from reduced obsolescence costs
Elimination of a full-time purchasing role, increasing operational efficiency
Seamless digital ordering system for 1,000+ locations
Consistent, high-quality marketing materials delivered on demand
By combining technology-driven print management with proactive inventory oversight, Premier continues to help this veterinary client operate efficiently, reduce costs, and maintain brand consistency across all locations.