ABB’s postpress solutions provide newspaper printing houses with not only the means of managing and optimizing existing processes but also the possibility of creating new business opportunities in the area of insert handling.
The integration of our postpress solutions with our plant-wide planning and management system, MPS Cockpit, further strengthens the benefits to your business.
OUR SOLUTIONS
MPS InsertManager
- MPS InsertManager
- MPS DistributionDataPlanner
- MPS DeliveryPlanner
MANAGING THE SALE, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF INSERTS
Inserts, whether distributed directly or inserted into newspapers and magazines, are a very effective means of communication. In addition they are a valuable source of revenue. However, the whole insert process from acquisition through distribution becomes very complex as soon as several inserts need to be inserted in different regions. This is where MPS InsertManager takes over.
MPS InsertManager is a modular software solution that provides comprehensive support for the complete insertion process. It combines two worlds which often have conflicting goals: the sales and distribution oriented world on the one hand, and the technical production world on the other. MPS InsertManager is one single tool for the whole insert management workflow. The process visualization with graphics, tables and maps makes the entire process clear and understandable. Integration with commercial and production systems supports the use of lean manufacturing practices.
Centralized Order Capture & Process Coordination
<p>Single, central and simple order capture with early information to all persons involved in the process.</p>Planning Accuracy & Capacity Optimization
<p>Avoids mistakes in planning, production and distribution while providing a transparent overview of free insert capacity and improved utilization of capacity.</p>Advanced Pricing & Distribution Management
<p>Price calculation, taking various factors into account, as early as the first enquiry together with automatic generation of the distribution overview.</p>Precise Insert Distribution & Geomarketing Support
<p>Support for the highly demanding fine distribution of inserts in very small distribution zones and use of geomarketing data to make sales zone properties more precise and minimize distribution losses.</p>Insert Visibility & Storage Management
<p>Clear overview of insert properties and storage locations with goods-in and storage management for single or multiple sites.</p>Order Confirmation & Sales Zone Visualization
<p>Easy generation of order confirmation including visualization of the sales zones covered by the order.</p>PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIRD PARTY ORDERS
The management of the distribution of third-party orders is a major challenge for even the best-organized printing houses. Various factors like the wide range of external customers, each with their own IT systems, and the numerous forms the distribution can take, combine to place high demands on all involved.
MPS DistributionDataPlanner is a solution for the global importing, entry and processing of various forms of distribution data for the production of third-party products. It eliminates the need for expensive interfaces or changes to existing systems. It cuts through the complexity and simplifies the whole process, increasing transparency, eliminating errors, and giving you additional flexibility to meet the needs of your customers.
Standard data format
<p>Converts any CSV-based input data format (with addresses, drop points etc.) into a standard format suitable for the production systems</p>Handles all common forms of packing and distribution
<p>Handles all common forms of packing and distribution</p>Generates the required data for top sheets, delivery notes etc.
<p>Generates the required data for top sheets, delivery notes etc.</p>Bundle-building
<p>Includes option for bundle-building according to ZIP/postcode</p>Integration with MPS InsertManager
<p>Optional integration with MPS InsertManager for the handling of third-party inserts</p>Integration with MPS DeliveryPlanner
<p>Optional integration with MPS DeliveryPlanner for handling the transport and logistics</p>ORDER-ORIENTED DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
MPS DeliveryPlanner is an order-oriented delivery management system. It combines the transport requirements of different products into delivery jobs that are then allocated to delivery vans. The system is normally used as an extension to MPS Cockpit, but can also be used standalone. When integrated with MPS Cockpit, MPS DeliveryPlanner calculates the weight of each load, highlights any cases of overloading and provides functions for solving any conflicts. In addition, the system provides extensive plans and lists for the management of the ramps, loading and delivery.