Motorola
Background: Motorola sends out approximately 35,000 Dunning letters every month to attempt to collect past due invoice.
Challenge: With limited storage space, the client continually runs out of window envelopes. Reorders with old printer take 1 week to receive causing work flow backups and low worker productivity.
Solution: Allegra established a “Critical Re-order Point” and set up an Inventory Control Program where we took inventory 2 times a month on site. As a back-up Allegra stored 10,000 envelopes at the Allegra Warehouse to be delivered on a moments notice.
Result: In 5 years of running this program, Motorola never ran out of envelopes resulting in increased work productivity, a consistent mailing program and increased cash flow. It was estimated that the consistent billing saved Motorola well over $150,000 a year in increased receivables due to consistent billing cycles.
AUTOMARK
Case Study:
AutoMark Technical Services
Manufacturer of Voter Assist Terminals
Variable Data Printing (VDP)
AutoMark manufacturers, sells and services
voter assist ballot marking systems. They have
units installed nationwide to insure that voting
is accessible to people with physical and sight
disabilities as well as helping overcome language
barriers.
Old School:
AutoMark began a program of direct mail
postcards. They printed 50,000 postcards with one
message and mailed in 1,000 drop increments. The
response rate was initially good, however, over the
course of the program, leads virtually stopped.
Eventually, they scrapped over 10,000 cards.
New School:
The imagePRESS C7000VP was designed primarily
as a Variable Data, high-end production machine.
Allegra designed 8 ‘regional looking’ postcards
increasing viewer familiarity but still allowed
AutoMark the flexibility to change on a seconds
notice. Utilizing their existing database, we printed
customized, unique postcards that were ready to
drop in the mail.
Lead generation is now at an all time high.
ImagePRESS C7000VP was designed primarily as a Variable Data, high-end production machine. Allegra designed 8 ‘regional looking’ postcards increasing viewer familiarity but still allowed AutoMark the flexibility to change on a seconds notice.
ON DEMAND VARIABLE PRINTING
Allegra provides you with a smart solution for the short run. Digital color printing is great for high-quality production in low-quantity volumes. We’ll save you time and money, without compromise. Services feature:
* Full-color
* One- and two-color
* Customization
* One-to-one marketing capabilities
* Shorter runs
* Faster turnaround
Don’t sacrifice the quality of your project when less is more – contact us for Digital Printing services today.
CONVENTIONAL PRINTING
Allegra can provide great advantage to your printed materials through the use of color – from catching your readers’ interest, to improving readability, to increasing their retention of your message. Services include:
* Full CMYK color
* One- and two-color
* Digital process
* Traditional offset process
* High-speed copying
Let Allegra color the success of your newsletters, brochures, manuals, posters and more – contact us today.
HIGH SPEED COPYING
Allegra can provide you with color or black and white copies of any printed material, with high quality and a fast turnaround – ideal for projects with large quantities, tight deadlines, or limited manpower. Applications include:
* Brochures
* Certificates
* Flyers
* Forms
* Handouts
* Mailers
* Manuals
* Presentation aids
* Name tags
* Programs
* Promotional products
* Reports
* Signs, posters, and banners
Whether you need high-speed or high-volume copies, you’ll get a high-quality result - contact Allegra today.
Who We Are
Allegra Print & Imaging is a member of the Allegra Network, a leading franchise comprising more than 600 convenient locations throughout North America. We are equipped to provide you with a complete solution for virtually any communications challenge you are facing today, using advanced techniques and technology sure to save you time and money in the process.
We develop effective services – that evolve in step with the ways people choose to communicate, and adapt to the progressively efficient ways our customers prefer to do business. As your needs transform, so will Allegra.
FAQS
Q1. What kinds of digital files can you accept?
Answer: We work with a variety of software in PC or Macintosh formats – supporting most popular graphic software programs like PageMaker, QuarkXpress, Corel, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, Publisher, and others. If you are working with software not listed here, please give us a call; we can probably still use your artwork.
Q2. What kinds of digital files can you accept?
Answer: We work with a variety of software in PC or Macintosh formats – supporting most popular graphic software programs like PageMaker, QuarkXpress, Corel, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, Publisher, and others. If you are working with software not listed here, please give us a call; we can probably still use your artwork.
Q3. How should I prepare digital files for you?
Answer: We work in both PC and Macintosh formats; so don’t convert your file just to have it produced. Always provide a hard copy of your project to show it exactly the way you envision. Also, find out how your file should be saved – the most common file formats we use for graphics are JPEG, EPS, and TIFF, among others. To print a full-color image, make sure you save it in the correct color format, to match either RGB or CMYK color printing processes.
If you are not sure how to prepare your digital files, bring your disk into our location and one of our graphic designers can help you format them correctly. Check to make sure any links in your project are also included on your disk, along with the printer and screen fonts used in your piece. If you have any more questions about what to include with your files, do not hesitate to call.
Q4. Can you match any color?
Answer: We can absolutely match any PMS Pantone spot color. However, some process colors are more difficult to match than others, especially certain shades of reds and blues. Things that affect color match include: screen calibration, what material is printed, the output device, the light source, and, believe it or not, even the age and gender of the person viewing your document. We will do our best to match the colors you need.
Q5. Do you have a price sheet?
Answer: Yes. For standard work we can approximate what a project will cost. However, many jobs are customized projects requiring specific methods of production, and may require an individualized estimate.
Q6. How long will it take to complete my job?
Answer: It really depends on the amount of work involved. Once we receive your order, discuss your specific needs, and you approve the artwork, we can give you a more accurate completion date. If we are missing any element of a file, we will contact you or your organization as soon as possible to get the missing information. Please be sure to provide accurate contact information with all of your incoming orders.
Q7. What kind of quantity should I order to get the lowest price?
Answer: We recommend that you order what you really need. As much as 35% of printed materials can become obsolete before they are used, so what may appear to be cost effective in the short run may prove to be costly in the long run. Consult with us so we recommend more accurate and effective solutions.
Q8. How can I set up an account with you?
Answer: If you expect to place frequent orders, you might want to establish an account using our online ordering system. Once you enter all initial information, you will receive a login and password to use anytime, from any Internet connection. We also encourage you to visit our location and pick up a credit application.
Q9. How can I get a quote on my project?
Answer: The fastest way is to use our online ordering and quote request service. When we receive your request, we will review your specifications, and e-mail or call you with a quote. Or – if you prefer – you can call us, stop in to our location, or request that one of our representatives come to see you.
Q10. Do you offer any design assistance?
Answer: Yes - if you can imagine it, we can help you design it. Our graphic designers can create anything from a simple direct mail piece or newsletter to a complete product brochure. We will work with you to select the paper stock, ink colors, graphics, and fonts for a piece that will make you stand out from your competition.
Q11. Can you archive my artwork?
Answer: Yes! We can also provide you with access to your archive through our online ordering system, to reorder or use any past items as needed. Many of our clients utilize this service to save time and cost.
Community
Allegra is proud to serve Chicagoland, and we recognize that our business can only remain as strong as the community we serve. So we are committed to educating our customers about print and graphic communications techniques that will make the most of your messages, and your resources.
Nonprofit Organizations
We are especially dedicated to helping charities, schools, health care institutions, trade and business associations, and other nonprofit organizations – whether to attract volunteers, generate funding, or make other contributions. Faced with increasing competition, they must strengthen their visibility and name recognition to effectively serve our community, and we are happy to support their efforts in kind.
If you represent a local nonprofit, please contact us to see how we can help your organization. Links to some of the current groups we sponsor include:
* My Local Chamber – our local Chamber of Commerce
* Lions Club – our local Lions Club
* Y.M.C.A. – our local recreation center
SIGNS, POSTERS & BANNERS
Allegra provides you with the capability to make your message stand out with large-format, full-color materials that people can’t help but notice. Be seen without breaking the bank – and use our signs, posters or banners for:
* Advertising
* Conferences
* Conventions
* Grand openings
* Informational signage
* Meetings
* Point-of-purchase displays
* Promoting an event
* Safety signage
* Sales displays
* Trade shows and exhibits
* Trainings
Make a big impression with big results on your next occasion.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Allegra provides you with support ranging from minor editing techniques to the execution of full designs. We’ll ensure that the right graphical combination of paper, ink, and space come together with a quality, effective result. Some typical applications include:
* Brochures
* Business cards
* Calendars
* Company logos
* Direct mail
* Holiday or thank you cards
* Invitations and announcements
* Letterhead and stationery
* Marketing materials
* Newsletters
* Point-of-purchase displays
* Programs
* Promotional products
* Signs, posters, and banners
See how professional design can improve the return on your marketing communications – contact us today.
