As the industry transforms, research indicates that the value of in-plants will increase.

By Barbara A. Pellow

Just like the entire print-for-pay market, in-plants are in the midst of a radical transformation. The use of digital technologies, including the Internet, has triggered this transformation. Digital technology and demands from users are forcing in-plants to adjust their service portfolios.

According to an InfoTrends study, more than 60 percent of document owners and print buyers expect the amount of print produced at their internal staffed facilities to increase in relation to print produced with outside vendors over the next two years. The logic is simple—in-plants have been proven to save money, handle increased volume, meet user department turnaround time expectations and exert more control over security.

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Barbara Pellow is the owner and founder of Pellow and Partners. With her long history focusing on digital communications and print technology, she works with both print service providers and equipment and software manufacturers on the development of strategies to improve revenue and profitability and grow market share.

It’s Transformation Time for In-plants