Catalogs & Mail Order What's the weakest link in your Supply Chain? The weakest-link analogy holds true within the catalog printing supply chain, where timing and communication can make or break your schedule. If the supplier of a critical component can't deliver on-time, an entire operation can go dark. Every day of the year, B&W Press manages the processes that keeps your supply chain strong and working smoothly, in the most time- and cost-efficient manner. The B&W goal is to deliver the goods and partner successfully in an environment where profit and loss can be measured by the hour, not just the quarter. Why do so many suppliers give catalog companies fits? Because a supplier has to manage across four key areas: demand, logistics, manufacturing, and supply. Here is how B&W Press is able to succeed: Demand: B&W has the all the resources under one roof, available to fill that demand in a timely manner. Logistics: B&W actively manages relationships with transportation firms to ensure the best price and best delivery. Manufacturing: Flexible printing and finishing resources allow B&W to quickly respond to special requests and last-minute changes. Supply: B&W optimizes its paper inventory supply chain to produce products on demand. Successfully managing this area is the key to quick turnaround and ability to pass along value and savings to your bottom line. Make sure the links in your supply chain are strong. B&W Press can assist you by providing products on demand. And the B&W commitment doesn’t stop at your dock: B&W's exclusive quality packing system sets the industry standard in avoiding unpleasant surprises when you receive the products in your plant. B&W Press is a specialist in the preparation and packing of unique inserts with or without a B.R.S. for the world's largest catalog printers, yet can serve the needs of large and small catalogers alike. Contact B&W Press today and one of our Customer Service Representatives will be glad to assist you with your next centerfold insert project. Ask for the free Design Kit that provides electronic templates and dozens of samples that can help you with your next project . . . Call now.