How to Produce Millions of Retail Cards Under Budget
We were tasked with producing several million cards annually with multiple designs and functionalities across diverse brands. Read the full Success Story for the results.
Download PDFOur client needed a single card provider to manage every detail of the annual production of several million cards. Critical requirements were numerous. They included the timely production of high-quality cards with designs and features that appealed to consumers; a dozen different card designs for each brand; complete brand alignment; and maintaining budget limits. Card production previously exceeded their budget by 10%, but by implementing new efficiencies and processes, we achieved our client’s goals for 20% under budget.
The Challenge
- Client had 7,000+ users with different ordering and visibility requirements creating ongoing inconsistencies.
- Varying ordering processes made it complicated to do accurate forecasting and inventory control.
- Shifting order processes created higher costs.
Archway Solution
- Provided in-depth analysis of aging and excess inventory to help better manage inventory storage.
- Established a new online e-store to re-categorize inventory and simplify ordering for current users.
- Streamlined and assigned specific business units to allow users to see and order only what they require for either specific programs or regular daily orders.
- Consolidated existing online e-store categories to further streamline ordering process.
Results
- Developed over 2 dozen unique card designs.
- Utilized bar code and QR code redemption capture to accommodate unique shapes.
- Achieved complete brand compliance.
- Card designs developed by Archway were 20% under budget, while client revenue and customer loyalty were improved.
Card Production Industry Solutions
Simplify your multi-channel solutions with Archway, the only single solution provider of first and third-party B2B and B2C card manufacturing and distribution services. We manufacture and distribute cards with brand consistency and clarity designed to elevate your brand and increase customer loyalty.
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Card Production Industry Solutions
Simplify your multi-channel solutions with Archway, the only single solution provider of first and third-party B2B and B2C card manufacturing and distribution services. We manufacture and distribute cards with brand consistency and clarity designed to elevate your brand and increase customer loyalty.
View Our Card Solutions