Managing Growing Volumes at Mary Kay Inc.

Beyond the Fold

The bustling print shop isn't limited to printing and folding. Although mailing and inserting volumes have reduced due to converting to e-mail communications with the Mary Kay independent sales force, there is still a constant print and mail volume, including statements, letters, checks and the like. These are printed in the headquarters data center and driven the nine miles to Print Services for mailing. A Böwe Bell + Howell MasterMailer inserter and two Böwe Bell + Howell Mailstar inserters capable of OMR reading do the heavy lifting. The Mailstars can insert up to four pieces into an envelope. With two million Mary Kay independent beauty consultants around the world, the mailing volume remains a consistent part of the workflow depicted in the twice-weekly spreadsheet.