The
key is to control the business and product data effectively.
This
enables faster communication with customers in a more
targeted way.
The
objective always being to lift sales and margin.
We
work with your suppliers or help you to select the 'best
fit' supplier who can meet your requirements.
| Service |
Description |
Added Value |
| PUBLISHING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
From
brief to delivery.
Managing all aspects of production with your suppliers
to meet your budgets and deadlines. Covering all print
and digital channels. |
Experienced
and knowledgable equating to a minimal learning curve.
Being 'up to speed' quickly saving time and reducing
risk |
| PRODUCTION
CONTROL |
Managing
any aspect of publication production such as photography,
web build, print etc. |
Includes
feedback on how to improve current production processes
that reduce effort and costs.
|
| PROCESS
REVIEWS |
Current
publishing system / processes / workflow assessments
for both print and electronic outputs.To ascertain
where business benefits can be gained and costs reduced. |
Involves
and enpowers existing teams to continue developing processes
and improving outputs. |
|
CRITIQUES:
Design
Pitches, Channels, Publications, Costs |
These are indepth reviews covering market, business
strategy, design, layout and sales mechanisms, product,copy,
price, photography, etc.
In
addition Pro tem can assist clients with an independent
assessment of design/agency pitches. |
To
highlight areas/ mechanisms to increase sales and
identify business strategy or channel development
opportunities.
|
| PUBLISHING
SYSTEM SELECTION |
Which
one is right for your business? Do you need a Data Filter
or Plug-in; a Database or Enterprise driven model? May
be a DAM or Content Management System would be more
relevant or perhaps just process updates |
An
independent view not biased towards any provider with
a full process review included.
|
| COPYWRITING |
Product
or sales copy that sells. Written for your customer
base highlighting the features, benefits and the emotional
aspects for a catalogue page or a website. |
Publication/channel
critique identifying the ways to lift more sales off
the page. Copywriting workshops are available to assist
product management and publication staff. |
| PRODUCT
DATA RESTRUCTURING |
One
of the main reasons why system projects fail is due
to poor data. Product data that needs cleaning, naming
conventions /meta data that needs updating or data re-structured
to meet required taxonomies / classifications. |
This
work is usually handled in-house and is never completed
due to other work pressures. Outsourcing allows staff
to concentrate on their roles improving productivity. |