Stop Chasing Proofs and Quotes: Automate Your Print Production
Turn 30+ daily quote requests into confirmed orders with automated pricing and instant status updates. We integrate with PrintSmith, EFI, and Pressero to streamline your shop's operations.
The printing industry operates on razor-thin margins and high-volume communication. A typical shop handles over 30 quote requests daily, where a 15-minute delay in response often means losing a $2,500 order to a faster competitor. Between managing EPA-compliant solvent logs and OSHA safety checklists, production managers are often too bogged down in administrative tasks to focus on press uptime. Manual proofing cycles are the primary bottleneck, often delaying production by 24-48 hours as files sit in email inboxes. By implementing automated file pre-flight notifications and SMS-based proof approvals, Read Laboratories helps shops reduce their order-to-press time by up to 60%. We bridge the gap between your web-to-print storefront and your shop floor, ensuring that every job status is updated in real-time without a single manual entry.
Problems We Solve
Quote Request Fatigue
Automate the intake of specifications for wide-format, offset, and digital jobs, ensuring sales staff only touch high-value custom quotes while standard jobs are priced instantly.
The Proof Approval Bottleneck
Eliminate 'waiting for customer' delays with automated SMS reminders and one-click digital sign-offs that trigger immediate production scheduling in your MIS.
Manual Order Status Inquiries
Reduce phone interruptions by 40% with automated tracking notifications sent directly from your MIS like PrintSmith or EFI to the customer's preferred channel.
File Requirement Compliance
Automatically scan incoming files for bleed, resolution, and color space (CMYK vs RGB), notifying clients instantly of errors before they hit your pre-press team.
Administrative Compliance Overload
Automate the logging of solvent usage for EPA reporting and recurring OSHA safety training reminders for press operators to ensure your shop stays compliant.
What You Get
Instant Quote Routing
Intelligently route quote requests from Pressero or InkSoft to the correct estimator based on job complexity and machine load. ⚡
Automated Proofing Cycles
Trigger automated email and SMS follow-ups for unapproved proofs every 4 hours during business days to keep the press moving. 📧
MIS & Accounting Syncing
Seamlessly sync order data between Aleyant and your accounting software to eliminate manual double-entry of invoices and credit memos. 🔄
Production Scheduling AI
Dynamic rescheduling of jobs based on rush order status, machine availability, and finishing requirements. 📅
Customer Portal Updates
Provide a real-time 'Job Tracker' for clients, showing exactly where their project is in the pre-press, print, or finishing phase. 🖥️
What It Costs
Setup
$2,000 - $5,000
Monthly
$300 - $600
ROI Example
By reducing quote response time from 4 hours to 5 minutes, one client saw a 22% increase in win rates on orders averaging $1,200, paying for the setup cost in 3 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work with my existing MIS?
Yes, we specialize in building middleware and API connections for industry standards like PrintSmith Vision, EFI Pace, Pressero, and InkSoft.
How do you handle custom quote variables?
For complex jobs, we use AI to parse customer specs and populate your internal estimation logic, flagging only 'out-of-bounds' variables for human review.
Can you automate EPA compliance logs?
We can set up automated digital logs that track ink and solvent consumption based on job volume, making your quarterly EPA reporting a 5-minute task.
What about file pre-flighting?
While we don't replace PitStop, we automate the communication loop, taking the output of your pre-flight tool and instantly notifying the customer if a file is rejected.
Is this a replacement for my sales team?
No. It’s a force multiplier. It removes the 70% of grunt work like status updates and chasing proofs so your sales team can focus on high-value business development.
How long does implementation take?
Most printing workflow automations are fully operational within 14 to 21 days, including the testing phase for API connections and staff training.
Ready to Automate Your Print Shop?
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see how we can shave hours off your production cycle.
Serving Printing Companies businesses nationwide. Based in Westlake Village, CA.