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20 Apr 2021
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How MultiPress is the vaccine your offset and digital print business needs today
The world is facing a storm. The good news is that we all will be vaccinated and return to normal soon. But what happens to your print company when you start up again? Business as usual? With ever shrinking print order volumes, sharper deadlines, higher customer expectations and increased competition you better make sure your processes are streamlined, your administration and production workflows are automated and integrated. That is the vaccine MultiPress MIS/ERP software gives your company.
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22 Apr 2021
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How MultiPress is the vaccine your sign and wide format business needs today
The world is facing a storm. The good news is that we will all be inoculated and soon return to normal. But what happens to your sign and large format business when it starts up again? Business as usual? With increasingly diverse orders, tighter deadlines, higher customer expectations and increased competition, you should ensure that your processes are streamlined, your administrative and production processes are automated and integrated. That's the vaccine MultiPress MIS/ERP software gives your business.
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MultiPress Product Specialists and Business Experts will be at your disposal with product introductions, demonstrations and business talks, and more. The Dataline team is stand-by for appointments in English, German, Dutch, French and in other languages through our channel partners in Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Bulagaria, Hungaria, Servia, Croatia and Slovenia.
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How MultiPress is the vaccine your offset and digital print business needs today
The world is facing a storm. The good news is that we all will be vaccinated and return to normal soon. But what happens to your print company when you start up again? Business as usual? With ever shrinking print order volumes, sharper deadlines, higher customer expectations and increased competition you better make sure your processes are streamlined, your administration and production workflows are automated and integrated. That is the vaccine MultiPress MIS/ERP software gives your company.
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MultiPress Product Specialists and Business Experts will be at your disposal with product introductions, demonstrations and business talks, and more. The Dataline team is stand-by for appointments in English, German, Dutch, French and in other languages through our channel partners in Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Bulagaria, Hungaria, Servia, Croatia and Slovenia.
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MultiPress expertise in Europe at your service
MultiPress Product Specialists and Business Experts will be at your disposal with product introductions, demonstrations and business talks, and more. The Dataline team is stand-by for appointments in English, German, Dutch, French and in other languages through our channel partners in Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Bulagaria, Hungaria, Servia, Croatia and Slovenia.
14:00 - 14:30
How MultiPress is the vaccine your sign and large format business needs today
The world is facing a storm. The good news is that we all will be vaccinated and return to normal soon. But what happens to your sign & large format company when you start up again? Business as usual? With ever more diverse jobs, sharper deadlines, higher customer expectations and increased competition you better make sure that your processes are streamlined, your administration and production workflows are automated and integrated. That is the vaccine MultiPress MIS/ERP software gives your company.
23 Apr 2021
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MultiPress expertise in Europe at your service
MultiPress Product Specialists and Business Experts will be at your disposal with product introductions, demonstrations and business talks, and more. The Dataline team is stand-by for appointments in English, German, Dutch, French and in other languages through our channel partners in Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Bulagaria, Hungaria, Servia, Croatia and Slovenia.
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- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.025 Data checking software
Data checking software
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.030 Workflow systems
Workflow systems
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.045 Sheet assembly software
Sheet assembly software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.050 CIP4 applications
CIP4 applications
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.065 JDF applications
JDF applications
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.070 PDF software
PDF software
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.075 Proofing software
Proofing software
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.02 Workflow and data handling software
- 01.02.095 Web-to-print solutions
Web-to-print solutions
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.03 Software
- 01.03.010 Job costing and project management software
Job costing and project management software
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.03 Software
- 01.03.015 Production planning and control software
Production planning and control software
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.03 Software
- 01.03.020 ERP systems
ERP systems
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.03 Software
- 01.03.025 Management information systems
Management information systems
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.03 Software
- 01.03.035 Software for Customer Relationship Management
Software for Customer Relationship Management
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.03 Software
- 01.03.075 Services planning software
Services planning software
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 01 prepress / print
- 01.04 Software for packaging prepress
- 01.04.010 Software for production preparation
Software for production preparation
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 02 premedia / multichannel
- 02.03 Online Service
- 02.03.040 Collaboration Solutions / Groupware
Collaboration Solutions / Groupware
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 02 premedia / multichannel
- 02.04 E-Business Print
- 02.04.090 (Print)Workflow Management
(Print)Workflow Management
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 04 future technologies
- 04.04 Industry 4.0
- 04.04.020 Automation solutions
Automation solutions
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 04 future technologies
- 04.04 Industry 4.0
- 04.04.035 Cloud-based solutions
Cloud-based solutions
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 04 future technologies
- 04.04 Industry 4.0
- 04.04.060 Digital platforms
Digital platforms
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 04 future technologies
- 04.04 Industry 4.0
- 04.04.075 Mobile devices and apps
Mobile devices and apps
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Installation App
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
- 06 equipment / services / infrastructure
- 06.16 Consultancy services
- 06.16.010 Business consultancy
Business consultancy
- MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
- MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
- MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
- MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
- MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
- Financial monitoring
- MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
- MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
- Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
Our products
Product category: ERP systems, Job costing and project management software, Management information systems, Workflow systems, JDF applications, Web-to-print solutions, Production planning and control software, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Cloud-based solutions, Data checking software, Sheet assembly software, CIP4 applications, PDF software, Proofing software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print production companies
MultiPress integrates all administrative, commercial, financial and logistical business processes, together with production and reporting in one powerful MIS/ERP system.
MultiPress MIS/ERP lightens the administrative tasks and increases productivity. MultiPress is tailor-made software. Without customisation, with modules. Suitable for any graphic production company!
MultiPress covers the widest range of production techniques: offset, digital, wide format, screenprinting, heatset or coldset, finishing and binding ... all activities of any print company are covered.
The wide range of standard modules in MultiPress covers all workflow functions in any modern printing company:
MultiPress MIS/ERP lightens the administrative tasks and increases productivity. MultiPress is tailor-made software. Without customisation, with modules. Suitable for any graphic production company!
MultiPress covers the widest range of production techniques: offset, digital, wide format, screenprinting, heatset or coldset, finishing and binding ... all activities of any print company are covered.
The wide range of standard modules in MultiPress covers all workflow functions in any modern printing company:
- CRM - Customer Relationship Management
- Estimation and calculation
- Finance
- Production
- Order management
- E-business
- Expedition and transport
- Planning
- Prepress and finishing
- JDF & API connectivity
- Material Flow
- Dashboards and reports
Product category: ERP systems, Job costing and project management software, Management information systems, Data checking software, Workflow systems, Web-to-print solutions, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
MultiPress highlight: Calculation Wizard
Wizard-fast estimations and quotations based on a product description or PDF
MutliPress Calculation Wizard is for most MultiPress users at sign and large format companies an indispensable tool to serve their customers smoothly on a daily basis.
This unique software stands for:
Every estimate becomes much simpler and faster with the MultiPress Calculation Wizard. Based on a few carefully prepared presets, the order calculator - or whoever! - can select the raw materials, printing processes and finishing forms that are relevant for that type of printing. You can only select what is possible for a particular job. Making mistakes is almost impossible. The complete calculation and quotation are made in the background. It really cannot be done any faster. Moreover, the Calculation Wizard can also fill in the printing sheet based on the information from an imported PDF file. Depending on the type of product, volume and print run, MultiPress links a different production method so that you can fill the job almost fully automatically.
MutliPress Calculation Wizard is for most MultiPress users at sign and large format companies an indispensable tool to serve their customers smoothly on a daily basis.
This unique software stands for:
- faster & smarter calculation
- compare different printing techniques in a few clicks
- calculate quotations from a pdf
- More time for complex calculations
Every estimate becomes much simpler and faster with the MultiPress Calculation Wizard. Based on a few carefully prepared presets, the order calculator - or whoever! - can select the raw materials, printing processes and finishing forms that are relevant for that type of printing. You can only select what is possible for a particular job. Making mistakes is almost impossible. The complete calculation and quotation are made in the background. It really cannot be done any faster. Moreover, the Calculation Wizard can also fill in the printing sheet based on the information from an imported PDF file. Depending on the type of product, volume and print run, MultiPress links a different production method so that you can fill the job almost fully automatically.
Product category: Data checking software, Workflow systems, Sheet assembly software, CIP4 applications, JDF applications, PDF software, Proofing software, Web-to-print solutions, Job costing and project management software, Production planning and control software, ERP systems, Management information systems, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
MultiPress Highlight: Automatically combine print jobs
Automatically combining print jobs from within the MultiPress MIS/ERP software helps you save costs, is fast, easy to use and cost effective!
Due to time and price pressures, production optimisation has become a priority. Saving on fixed costs and using the machines much more efficiently results in significantly better margins! Combined orders allow you to use less material and reduce the number of print runs.
Combining can be done directly from MultiPress. No more complicated actions in prepress or production. With the combination module of MultiPress, controlled by Workflower, you always realise the cheapest production method. Handy, fast, and above all: cost-saving!
Combining helps you to:
Due to time and price pressures, production optimisation has become a priority. Saving on fixed costs and using the machines much more efficiently results in significantly better margins! Combined orders allow you to use less material and reduce the number of print runs.
Combining can be done directly from MultiPress. No more complicated actions in prepress or production. With the combination module of MultiPress, controlled by Workflower, you always realise the cheapest production method. Handy, fast, and above all: cost-saving!
Combining helps you to:
- Find the cheapest, fastest production method on multiple printing sheets.
- Process many different orders - also with Dutch cut.
- Speed up the calculation of combination orders.
- Find easily producible solutions.
- Avoid errors caused by manual calculations.
- Integrate combination orders perfectly with MultiPress.
Product category: Data checking software, Workflow systems, Sheet assembly software, CIP4 applications, JDF applications, PDF software, Proofing software, Web-to-print solutions, Job costing and project management software, Production planning and control software, ERP systems, Management information systems, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
MultiPress Highlight: Control Cockpit
The Control Cockpit ensures that there is a better link between administration and prepress/production. It is the ultimate control tool, turning the person controlling it into a kind of 'Order supervisor 2.0', as it were.
Everything starts with the creation of an order. Once the job is in MultiPress, a 'dialogue' with the client begins. The customer manages the order and the files in a 'secured' environment. The 'Order supervisor 2.0' responds from the Control Cockpit, making a fully centralised assessment of whether the job is ready for production.
From here, the order supervisor performs all the checks until - literally! - all check lights change from red to green. Finally, the job is sent to production, so that prepress, production and possibly the finishing department receive the precise and complete information they need to start up and monitor the job.
Everything starts with the creation of an order. Once the job is in MultiPress, a 'dialogue' with the client begins. The customer manages the order and the files in a 'secured' environment. The 'Order supervisor 2.0' responds from the Control Cockpit, making a fully centralised assessment of whether the job is ready for production.
From here, the order supervisor performs all the checks until - literally! - all check lights change from red to green. Finally, the job is sent to production, so that prepress, production and possibly the finishing department receive the precise and complete information they need to start up and monitor the job.
Product category: ERP systems, Web-to-print solutions, Management information systems, Data checking software, Workflow systems, PDF software, Proofing software, Job costing and project management software, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
MultiPress Highlight: e-calculator and e-business
Reap all benefits of e-commerce with MultiPress e-business
E-business is an essential part of today's print production company. The convenience and efficiency of e-commerce are rapidly becoming established, and the MultiPress solution responds perfectly to these developments.
Not only B2C is a growth market, there is also a lot of efficiency to be gained in B2B. Not only in the case of reorders or repeat orders, but also in the field of custom work. The MultiPress e-commerce solution provides an answer to each of these scenarios.
Some of the many advantages of the MutliPress e-business portfolio:
E-business is an essential part of today's print production company. The convenience and efficiency of e-commerce are rapidly becoming established, and the MultiPress solution responds perfectly to these developments.
Not only B2C is a growth market, there is also a lot of efficiency to be gained in B2B. Not only in the case of reorders or repeat orders, but also in the field of custom work. The MultiPress e-commerce solution provides an answer to each of these scenarios.
Some of the many advantages of the MutliPress e-business portfolio:
- Setting up and designing your own webshop quickly
- Webshop that connects seamlessly with the existing workflow;
- Wide range of orders and products
- Extensive possibilities: B2B web portal, Web2Print applications up to fully dynamic E-calculator-linked B2C web shop
Product category: Data checking software, Workflow systems, Sheet assembly software, CIP4 applications, JDF applications, PDF software, Proofing software, Web-to-print solutions, Job costing and project management software, Production planning and control software, ERP systems, Management information systems, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
Financial monitoring
MultiPress knows all the financial tricks of the trade and ensures financially sound client relationships
Today, more than ever, it is important that the quality, efficiency & flexibility in the implementation of the financial policy is on point. There must be no (more) gaps! All contemporary possibilities and tools that optimise these processes have been integrated in MultiPress.
Financial management with MultiPress ensures:
Today, more than ever, it is important that the quality, efficiency & flexibility in the implementation of the financial policy is on point. There must be no (more) gaps! All contemporary possibilities and tools that optimise these processes have been integrated in MultiPress.
Financial management with MultiPress ensures:
- Saving money in the invoicing process.
- Automation of the manual entry of supplier invoices.
- Reducing the burden of errors to the absolute minimum.
- Linking invoicing to creditworthiness monitoring with the CreditSafe integration.
- E-invoicing leads to faster payments.
- Financial performance tracking with dashboards.
Product category: ERP systems, Management information systems, Data checking software, Workflow systems, Job costing and project management software, Production planning and control software, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
MultiPress Highlight: dashboards and reports
With MultiPress Reports and Dashboards you have all the essential information at a glance
Measuring is knowing! Also in the graphic production process. But collecting and analysing all the figures is often a time-consuming process, especially if you have various data sources.
With the MultiPress reports and dashboards, analysing becomes child's play. The dashboard provides you with the data you actually need in real time and in a well-organised manner. Reports are generated on demand or at fixed times and enable management to better control the company and consult the economic, social and logistic parameters.
Benefits of dashboards and reports from MultiPress
Measuring is knowing! Also in the graphic production process. But collecting and analysing all the figures is often a time-consuming process, especially if you have various data sources.
With the MultiPress reports and dashboards, analysing becomes child's play. The dashboard provides you with the data you actually need in real time and in a well-organised manner. Reports are generated on demand or at fixed times and enable management to better control the company and consult the economic, social and logistic parameters.
Benefits of dashboards and reports from MultiPress
- Excel lists and data input become redundant
- Figures switch to the desired actions
- Insights from dashboards you will never get from spreadsheets
- Easy to automate 'special reports
- Specific reports for each department or specific users
Product category: Mobile devices and apps, ERP systems, Management information systems, Data checking software, Workflow systems, PDF software, Job costing and project management software, Production planning and control software, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms
MultiPress Installation App
The MultiPress Installation App makes your installers smarter and more efficient: real-time monitoring of every project, on-site and without administration.
With the award-winning MultiPress Installation App you coordinate and keep in touch with the installers on-site. In real-time, user-friendly and without unnecessary administration. This gives you complete control over every job, right up to the finished product. The fitters read a full briefing on their smartphone from the centrally managed project files in the MultiPress ERP/CRM. Everyone is constantly informed about the daily planning, working hours and quality control, which are registered on site and visible in real time to the office staff. This way there is always a clear view on productivity and employee efficiency.
Especially assemblers of sign & large format companies are responsible for the installation of a print job. This can be on location with the customer, at events or in their own workshop. Everything starts with optimal day planning, route planning and scheduled time. Because a sign or other large-format job is only complete when it is finally assembled. And that's where things sometimes go wrong. What if the execution takes a little longer? Or a customer claims afterwards that things were not as agreed? Or a traffic jam messes up the rest of the day's planning?
The MultiPress Installation App reduces all installation risks to an absolute minimum by:
With the award-winning MultiPress Installation App you coordinate and keep in touch with the installers on-site. In real-time, user-friendly and without unnecessary administration. This gives you complete control over every job, right up to the finished product. The fitters read a full briefing on their smartphone from the centrally managed project files in the MultiPress ERP/CRM. Everyone is constantly informed about the daily planning, working hours and quality control, which are registered on site and visible in real time to the office staff. This way there is always a clear view on productivity and employee efficiency.
Especially assemblers of sign & large format companies are responsible for the installation of a print job. This can be on location with the customer, at events or in their own workshop. Everything starts with optimal day planning, route planning and scheduled time. Because a sign or other large-format job is only complete when it is finally assembled. And that's where things sometimes go wrong. What if the execution takes a little longer? Or a customer claims afterwards that things were not as agreed? Or a traffic jam messes up the rest of the day's planning?
The MultiPress Installation App reduces all installation risks to an absolute minimum by:
- Correct planning.
- Clear instructions.
- Simple timekeeping.
- Photo collecting, notes and signature.
- Clever connection with MultiPress.
Product category: Data checking software, Workflow systems, Sheet assembly software, CIP4 applications, JDF applications, PDF software, Proofing software, Web-to-print solutions, Job costing and project management software, Production planning and control software, ERP systems, Management information systems, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
MultiPress Highlight: MultiPress Certified Partners
With MultiPress, Dataline has built up by far the most advanced administrative workflow for the graphic industry. Nowadays, MultiPress is the heart of every graphic production company.
The logical next step was to connect MultiPress with software and hardware from other providers. That is why Dataline created the certification programme. With this programme, we offer an answer to the question of how to connect MultiPress with other applications for departments such as e-business, shipping, production, accounting, finance, etc. By realising standard connections with platforms of financial and logistic companies, e-business, pre-press and material suppliers, these partners and Dataline can improve the added value of a MultiPress installation in the best possible way.
The result: next-level automation and efficiency optimisation with the customer benefiting from a sustainable solution supported by both companies, now and in the future.
To date, the Dataline Certified Partner programme includes around 50 certified connections:
The logical next step was to connect MultiPress with software and hardware from other providers. That is why Dataline created the certification programme. With this programme, we offer an answer to the question of how to connect MultiPress with other applications for departments such as e-business, shipping, production, accounting, finance, etc. By realising standard connections with platforms of financial and logistic companies, e-business, pre-press and material suppliers, these partners and Dataline can improve the added value of a MultiPress installation in the best possible way.
The result: next-level automation and efficiency optimisation with the customer benefiting from a sustainable solution supported by both companies, now and in the future.
To date, the Dataline Certified Partner programme includes around 50 certified connections:
- Hardware suppliers (Heidelberg, Komori, KBA, Canon, Roland, Mimaki, Konica Minolta, SwissQPrint, HP, Müller Martini, Ricoh, Ryobi, Screen, Xerox, Xeikon)
- Software suppliers (Agfa, Kodak, Callas, Enfocus, Caldera, EFI, Esko, Fuji, Hybrid, Tilia)
- Paper and consumables suppliers (Antalis, IGEPA, Inapa, VINK BE/NL, Nautasign, Fedrigoni, Papyrus, Sappi,)
- Logistics software companies (Unifaun, Transsmart, Sendcloud, Bumbal)
- E-business suppliers (Prindustry, Aleyant - Pressero, Magento, Woocommerce)
- Financial applications (Scansys, Exact, Creditsafe, and most current accounting software in Europe)
Product category: Data checking software, Workflow systems, Sheet assembly software, CIP4 applications, JDF applications, PDF software, Proofing software, Web-to-print solutions, Job costing and project management software, Production planning and control software, ERP systems, Management information systems, Software for Customer Relationship Management, Services planning software, Software for production preparation, Collaboration Solutions / Groupware, (Print)Workflow Management, Automation solutions, Cloud-based solutions, Digital platforms, Mobile devices and apps, Business consultancy
Dataline Highlight MAS Audit Software
How do you decide about investments?
It is quite a challenge for managers of a graphic production company to keep up with progress and to make decisions in the range of automation technologies on offer. All too often they rely on assumptions, gut feeling and general recommendations, ...
But every company is unique in its approach. Which printing techniques you use, which products you offer, which type of customers you have, which business processes you apply: all these combinations ensure that you cannot rely on the working approach of a competitor for your company.
Dataline combined more than 20 years of MIS/ERP expertise in an audit and needs analysis tool for the printing industry. Thanks to the MAS Audit Software you can base automation decisions and priorities on correct facts and figures!
What exactly does a MAS Audit involve?
Your MultiPress Business Expert examines in detail how much time and money is involved in each step of your production process. He or she will ask the right questions and fully map out each workflow.
The MAS Audit software compares the situation in your company with data from over 20 years of expertise in the graphics sector. This way you get an overview of where you can achieve exact efficiency gains.
And there's more: we calculate exactly how much that gain will be!
Depending on the desired level of detail, a Mas Audit takes between 2 hours and two days.
It is quite a challenge for managers of a graphic production company to keep up with progress and to make decisions in the range of automation technologies on offer. All too often they rely on assumptions, gut feeling and general recommendations, ...
But every company is unique in its approach. Which printing techniques you use, which products you offer, which type of customers you have, which business processes you apply: all these combinations ensure that you cannot rely on the working approach of a competitor for your company.
Dataline combined more than 20 years of MIS/ERP expertise in an audit and needs analysis tool for the printing industry. Thanks to the MAS Audit Software you can base automation decisions and priorities on correct facts and figures!
What exactly does a MAS Audit involve?
Your MultiPress Business Expert examines in detail how much time and money is involved in each step of your production process. He or she will ask the right questions and fully map out each workflow.
The MAS Audit software compares the situation in your company with data from over 20 years of expertise in the graphics sector. This way you get an overview of where you can achieve exact efficiency gains.
And there's more: we calculate exactly how much that gain will be!
Depending on the desired level of detail, a Mas Audit takes between 2 hours and two days.
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16 Mar 2021
Aleyant joins Dataline Certified Partner Program with integration between Pressero storefront and MultiPress MIS/ERP software for print businesses
16 March 2021 - Bruges
Dataline, Europe's #1 MIS/ERP for print production companies announces that Aleyant, an innovative player in providing robust software services to the graphic communications industry, has recently joined Dataline's Certified Partner Program. The program involves an integration between Aleyant's Pressero web-to-print solution and Dataline's MultiPress MIS/ERP software. The integration results in a seamless and sustainable connection between market leaders MultiPress and Pressero that delivers productivity benefits to users of both automation solutions.
E-business and e-calculator
E-business has become an integral part of the graphic industry. A web shop with a well-defined and integrated customer-oriented process helps graphic companies to do (more) business and build up a loyal customer base. E-business provides, both in B2C and B2B environments, extra reach, extra service and extra income. The MultiPress ERP/MIS supports this evolution with its own advanced solutions. Especially the new e-calculator, thanks to a powerful calculation engine and full integration with the entire workflow, allows for much greater flexibility - on the demand and supply side. And this by fully automatic price calculation based on real-time information about all variables in the complete production process - ranging from the daily price of substrates to the available machine capacity.
MultiPress and Pressero
MultiPress is the clear market leader in the Benelux and has also grown strongly in Europe in recent years. The ERP/MIS software is now available in 25 countries and 11 languages, and in recent years has been investing heavily in integration and linking up with partner solutions. And that's how Pressero came into the picture ...
The flagship product of American parent company Aleyant has also built up a solid reputation and presence in the European market. It is therefore no more than logical that both superior platforms tracked each other down through customer queries. And immediately took the bull by the horns by setting up a 'certified partnership'. The result is a further increase in efficiency in the graphics sector, for both Pressero and MultiPress users.
Who is Aleyant?
Aleyant, a US company with offices in Southern Europe, is best known for its flagship product Pressero. This is a powerful mobile-first e-commerce platform specifically aimed at print production companies and one of the most complete web-to-print systems in its price range. It is a convenient to use cloud-based - B2B or B2C - online storefront that can be quickly and easily customised to customer needs. It enables print businesses to expand their customers' capabilities to be more available, efficient and profitable online. Aleyant's software is used and integrated by a range of suppliers in the print industry: HP PrintOS, HP SmartStream, Fujifilm XMF, Canon PRISMAdirect, ...
Wide range of (combined) functionalities
The cooperation between Pressero and MultiPress speaks for itself, especially when it comes to functionalities:
Dataline, Europe's #1 MIS/ERP for print production companies announces that Aleyant, an innovative player in providing robust software services to the graphic communications industry, has recently joined Dataline's Certified Partner Program. The program involves an integration between Aleyant's Pressero web-to-print solution and Dataline's MultiPress MIS/ERP software. The integration results in a seamless and sustainable connection between market leaders MultiPress and Pressero that delivers productivity benefits to users of both automation solutions.
E-business and e-calculator
E-business has become an integral part of the graphic industry. A web shop with a well-defined and integrated customer-oriented process helps graphic companies to do (more) business and build up a loyal customer base. E-business provides, both in B2C and B2B environments, extra reach, extra service and extra income. The MultiPress ERP/MIS supports this evolution with its own advanced solutions. Especially the new e-calculator, thanks to a powerful calculation engine and full integration with the entire workflow, allows for much greater flexibility - on the demand and supply side. And this by fully automatic price calculation based on real-time information about all variables in the complete production process - ranging from the daily price of substrates to the available machine capacity.
MultiPress and Pressero
MultiPress is the clear market leader in the Benelux and has also grown strongly in Europe in recent years. The ERP/MIS software is now available in 25 countries and 11 languages, and in recent years has been investing heavily in integration and linking up with partner solutions. And that's how Pressero came into the picture ...
The flagship product of American parent company Aleyant has also built up a solid reputation and presence in the European market. It is therefore no more than logical that both superior platforms tracked each other down through customer queries. And immediately took the bull by the horns by setting up a 'certified partnership'. The result is a further increase in efficiency in the graphics sector, for both Pressero and MultiPress users.
Who is Aleyant?
Aleyant, a US company with offices in Southern Europe, is best known for its flagship product Pressero. This is a powerful mobile-first e-commerce platform specifically aimed at print production companies and one of the most complete web-to-print systems in its price range. It is a convenient to use cloud-based - B2B or B2C - online storefront that can be quickly and easily customised to customer needs. It enables print businesses to expand their customers' capabilities to be more available, efficient and profitable online. Aleyant's software is used and integrated by a range of suppliers in the print industry: HP PrintOS, HP SmartStream, Fujifilm XMF, Canon PRISMAdirect, ...
Wide range of (combined) functionalities
The cooperation between Pressero and MultiPress speaks for itself, especially when it comes to functionalities:
- Online orders with instant correct calculations for each order, dynamic pricing (in function of quantity, speed, machine availability) via the e-calculator of MultiPress;
- Extensive possibilities for adapting files online;
- Mobile-first responsive design;
- Automatic upload and download of files in the graphic workflow;
- Comprehensive shipment and delivery arrangements;
- Advanced feedback: order status information, production data and status.
11 Jan 2021
Dataline continues European growth with the acquisition of software company Insad Grafisch (Netherlands).
Bruges, - At the end of 2020 Dataline successfully finalised the acquisition of Dutch company Insad Grafisch. Insad Grafisch is an industry partner of Dataline and developer of the Drumis software that is used by many Dutch print media companies and graphic intermediaries. Dataline, the developer and supplier of MultiPress ERP/MIS software for the print media industry, further strengthens its leading position in the Dutch market, and continues its European growth.
After the decease of Insad founder Gerard van Helsdingen, there was a need for a strong partner to guarantee the continuity of the company. It was therefore logical to start talking with Dataline. The negotiations led to the acquisition of Insad Grafisch at the end of December 2020, which resulted in the Insad employees, the Drumis software and the customer portfolio becoming part of Dataline.
Dataline will continue to support Drumis software according to the applicable terms and conditions. A migration trajectory, including conversion, training, and service to MultiPress is set up.
Dirk Deroo, ceo of Dataline, is very pleased with this acquisition: 'We are not only adding a valuable customer portfolio to our company, but also a number of experienced specialists in the form of Insad employees. Dataline offers all Drumis users a future perspective of a modern software platform and in-depth knowledge of the print media industry in all its aspects. Dataline has also in 2020 further grown as European market leader'.
European expansion
With the acquisition of Insad and the Drumis customers, Dataline not only significantly expands its leading market position in the Netherlands, but also strengthens its European market share. Today, the organization employs over 60 employees, 1,000 licensees and 10,000 daily MultiPress users in 23 countries.
Deroo: 'Acquisitions fit into our European strategic growth plans. Therefore, in 2021, we will investigate a number of acquisition cases of MIS/ERP software providers in the graphic industry that, like Dataline, have a strong focus on customer satisfaction, product quality, and employ competent and motivated employees.’
After the decease of Insad founder Gerard van Helsdingen, there was a need for a strong partner to guarantee the continuity of the company. It was therefore logical to start talking with Dataline. The negotiations led to the acquisition of Insad Grafisch at the end of December 2020, which resulted in the Insad employees, the Drumis software and the customer portfolio becoming part of Dataline.
Dataline will continue to support Drumis software according to the applicable terms and conditions. A migration trajectory, including conversion, training, and service to MultiPress is set up.
Dirk Deroo, ceo of Dataline, is very pleased with this acquisition: 'We are not only adding a valuable customer portfolio to our company, but also a number of experienced specialists in the form of Insad employees. Dataline offers all Drumis users a future perspective of a modern software platform and in-depth knowledge of the print media industry in all its aspects. Dataline has also in 2020 further grown as European market leader'.
European expansion
With the acquisition of Insad and the Drumis customers, Dataline not only significantly expands its leading market position in the Netherlands, but also strengthens its European market share. Today, the organization employs over 60 employees, 1,000 licensees and 10,000 daily MultiPress users in 23 countries.
Deroo: 'Acquisitions fit into our European strategic growth plans. Therefore, in 2021, we will investigate a number of acquisition cases of MIS/ERP software providers in the graphic industry that, like Dataline, have a strong focus on customer satisfaction, product quality, and employ competent and motivated employees.’
12 Nov 2020
E-calculator wins EDP award
Every year, a consortium of European trade magazines from the graphic industry presents the 'European Digital Press' (EDP) Awards. And for the second year in a row, MultiPress wins an EDP award as best MIS/ERP system. In 2019, the MultiPress Installation App already received the honor, this year the innovative MultiPress e-calculator was awarded.
MultiPress e-calculator: online business with dynamic data.
With the MultiPress e-calculator module, the approach to e-commerce in the printing sector is changing dramatically. The boost in e-commerce platforms for printing requires more advanced solutions. Instead of a static online price list, the e-calculator opts for a completely dynamic approach.
Based on up-to-date information on all variables in the complete production process, the user is offered the most efficient production method, delivery time and the most current price immediately and without any further intervention.
The e-calculator therefore adds the power of MultiPress' dynamic price calculator to any e-commerce solution and thus automates online print orders.
In turn, the print provider is assured that e-commerce promises are kept, as price and delivery times are based on current data in the MIS/ERP system. In addition, by using intelligent algorithms within MultiPress with offers and campaigns, fluctuations in production capacity or material prices can be anticipated.
The workflow from order to delivery is fully integrated and automated.
Thus, after order confirmation, the entire workflow - from delivery to invoicing follow-up - is handled fully automatically and without time-consuming intermediate stops.
Dataline deploys this unique processing power of MultiPress via web portals or third party APIs. The MultiPress e-calculator integrates seamlessly with most existing e-commerce solutions on the market (Prestashop, Magento, Prindustry, Woocommerce, Pressero, etc.). This allows both end customers (B2B or B2C) and print production companies to take full advantage of the advanced and lucrative opportunities that e-commerce has to offer.
E-commerce for your print business?
Online sales are ideal for standard products, that's the perception. And graphic companies often offer customised products, which made the switch to online ordering platforms difficult. But by linking the powerful MultiPress calculation module with existing webshop platforms, there are now no more obstacles to making e-commerce efficient and profitable in your print production company. After all, from now on, MultiPress' computing power steers your webshop, creating a wide range of possibilities.
Moreover, online ordering not only attracts new customers. Existing customers who place orders through your webshop also make the administrative processing a lot lighter. After all, you no longer need to invest time in the layout and follow-up of quotations or the follow-up of print files. MultiPress does that for you.
In addition, there are various possibilities for the technical set-up within MultiPress. From simple web portals to online editing and follow-up tools to the fully equipped e-calculator.
The starting point is always that expanding e-commerce with MIS integration creates a dynamic environment that gives your printing company wings.
MultiPress e-calculator: online business with dynamic data.
With the MultiPress e-calculator module, the approach to e-commerce in the printing sector is changing dramatically. The boost in e-commerce platforms for printing requires more advanced solutions. Instead of a static online price list, the e-calculator opts for a completely dynamic approach.
Based on up-to-date information on all variables in the complete production process, the user is offered the most efficient production method, delivery time and the most current price immediately and without any further intervention.
The e-calculator therefore adds the power of MultiPress' dynamic price calculator to any e-commerce solution and thus automates online print orders.
In turn, the print provider is assured that e-commerce promises are kept, as price and delivery times are based on current data in the MIS/ERP system. In addition, by using intelligent algorithms within MultiPress with offers and campaigns, fluctuations in production capacity or material prices can be anticipated.
The workflow from order to delivery is fully integrated and automated.
Thus, after order confirmation, the entire workflow - from delivery to invoicing follow-up - is handled fully automatically and without time-consuming intermediate stops.
Dataline deploys this unique processing power of MultiPress via web portals or third party APIs. The MultiPress e-calculator integrates seamlessly with most existing e-commerce solutions on the market (Prestashop, Magento, Prindustry, Woocommerce, Pressero, etc.). This allows both end customers (B2B or B2C) and print production companies to take full advantage of the advanced and lucrative opportunities that e-commerce has to offer.
E-commerce for your print business?
Online sales are ideal for standard products, that's the perception. And graphic companies often offer customised products, which made the switch to online ordering platforms difficult. But by linking the powerful MultiPress calculation module with existing webshop platforms, there are now no more obstacles to making e-commerce efficient and profitable in your print production company. After all, from now on, MultiPress' computing power steers your webshop, creating a wide range of possibilities.
Moreover, online ordering not only attracts new customers. Existing customers who place orders through your webshop also make the administrative processing a lot lighter. After all, you no longer need to invest time in the layout and follow-up of quotations or the follow-up of print files. MultiPress does that for you.
In addition, there are various possibilities for the technical set-up within MultiPress. From simple web portals to online editing and follow-up tools to the fully equipped e-calculator.
The starting point is always that expanding e-commerce with MIS integration creates a dynamic environment that gives your printing company wings.
02 Nov 2020
Agfa certified as a Dataline Technology Partner.
Integration of MultiPress MIS/ERP software into Agfa Apogee delivers unprecedented efficiency gain.
Bruges, November 2, 2020 - Dataline has certified Agfa as a MultiPress Technology Partner. Thanks to this certification, future integrations of MultiPress MIS/ERP software into the digital front end of Agfa Apogee can be carried out in a standardised way.
Linking the administrative processes automated via MultiPress to Agfa’s graphical workflow produces efficiency improvements in many areas. JDF/JMF links can be used to create print orders in production directly from the administrative workflow, without any manual intervention needed, making the process of creating proofs and plates, press planning, and reserving paper fully automatic. The JMF feedback ensures that the order status can be closely monitored from the administration flow. The end result is a production process that runs more smoothly and with a lower error rate, with more satisfied (end) customers.
Andy Grant, Head of Software at Agfa: “MultiPress is the leading MIS software for graphics production companies, and we had a large number of customers asking for this link to Apogee. Obviously, this wasn’t something we could implement overnight, but now this integration is already in place at a number of printing businesses in Belgium, such as Bredero Graphics (Albe De Coker group), Gazelle, and Inni Group, and companies such as Andi smart print solutions in the Netherlands.”
Dirk Deroo, CEO of Dataline, explains: “With MultiPress, Dataline has established by far the most advanced administrative workflow for graphics production companies over a number of years. The next step is to link MultiPress to the software and hardware of other providers, and that was the thinking behind the certification programme. With the help of standard links to the platforms of financial and logistical companies, e-business, prepress, and suppliers of materials, our partners and Dataline can significantly enhance the added value of the MultiPress installation in a reliable and standardised way. What this means is next-level automation and optimised efficiency, allowing the customer to deploy a sustainable solution supported by the two companies now and in the future.”
Bruges, November 2, 2020 - Dataline has certified Agfa as a MultiPress Technology Partner. Thanks to this certification, future integrations of MultiPress MIS/ERP software into the digital front end of Agfa Apogee can be carried out in a standardised way.
Linking the administrative processes automated via MultiPress to Agfa’s graphical workflow produces efficiency improvements in many areas. JDF/JMF links can be used to create print orders in production directly from the administrative workflow, without any manual intervention needed, making the process of creating proofs and plates, press planning, and reserving paper fully automatic. The JMF feedback ensures that the order status can be closely monitored from the administration flow. The end result is a production process that runs more smoothly and with a lower error rate, with more satisfied (end) customers.
Andy Grant, Head of Software at Agfa: “MultiPress is the leading MIS software for graphics production companies, and we had a large number of customers asking for this link to Apogee. Obviously, this wasn’t something we could implement overnight, but now this integration is already in place at a number of printing businesses in Belgium, such as Bredero Graphics (Albe De Coker group), Gazelle, and Inni Group, and companies such as Andi smart print solutions in the Netherlands.”
Dirk Deroo, CEO of Dataline, explains: “With MultiPress, Dataline has established by far the most advanced administrative workflow for graphics production companies over a number of years. The next step is to link MultiPress to the software and hardware of other providers, and that was the thinking behind the certification programme. With the help of standard links to the platforms of financial and logistical companies, e-business, prepress, and suppliers of materials, our partners and Dataline can significantly enhance the added value of the MultiPress installation in a reliable and standardised way. What this means is next-level automation and optimised efficiency, allowing the customer to deploy a sustainable solution supported by the two companies now and in the future.”
18 Sep 2020
JDF: not plug & pray
JDF has become an integral part of the graphics production process. Nevertheless, there has been some criticism – from Heidelberg, for instance. Robert Hartman from MIS supplier Dataline defends the importance of the standard. “It is important that even more suppliers commit to the platform.”
In advance of the introduction of Heidelberg’s new workflow system, Zaikio, the German press builder made some bold statements on the importance of the JDF standard. Connecting to the new “open” system via APIs (Application Programming Interface) would be much better.
Robert Hartman, Business Development manager at MIS supplier Dataline, disagrees with this discrediting of JDF and was surprised by the claim that “JDF has never worked”. Hartman: “JDF does work and it has a future. At Dataline, we have customers running a full JDF workflow. This gives them process automation that wouldn’t even be possible without JDF. Think, for example, of personalised items and barcodes that ensure that the right cover is combined with the right inside.”
Consistent
In developing JDF, CIP4 – the organisation behind the standard – aimed to create links between all parts of the graphics production process. The standard describes the entire process and makes the exchange of information between machines and software unambiguous. Hartman: “JDF no longer stands alone. At one time, the process started when the order came in. Now there are links to the end customer via APIs. This may be an order system, a web-to-print portal or something else. Jobs defined in an XML file arrive via an API. This is automatically converted into a conventional order with all the accompanying specifications. Then JDF takes over. It's part of the whole process.”
“What’s particularly important is that JDF is consistent. Once the workflow is up and running, it stays that way. Everyone adheres to the agreed standards and, as a result, everything remains stable. It becomes more difficult if we break away from the standard and each supplier has their own API. If something is changed somewhere, it has consequences for the entire workflow.”
APIs are now playing an increasingly important role in the production process. Customers want to send their jobs to the printing company automatically and this requires links that are not provided by JDF. Hartman: It’s not a choice between a JDF or API link. They are closely related and can exist independently of each other. The functionality of APIs continues to grow, but you can never use them to access your entire application. The application contains program-specific logic. That’s why the SAPs of this world have not yet penetrated the graphics industry. Before there can be an end product, there are a number of intermediate steps. The intelligence is in the application – you can’t make it all available via an API. All this is described in the JDF standard. Everyone in our industry knows that there are different folding methods. This is defined in JDF. If you forward a JDF job ticket to an application that supports JDF, it’s always correct.”
However, JDF also has its limitations, says Hartman. “There are dialects – you can’t get away from that. You can add private tags (codes outside the JDF specification – Ed.). We’re cautious about that, because then you’re making specific links to a particular system. If something changes in the software, these codes no longer work.”
Defining all production specifications in JDF is never going to work, says Hartman. “The production process is too complicated for that. If we achieve 60 or 70%, that’s great. It's not plug & play, but it’s not plug & pray either.” What’s important to us is that we don’t have to develop a separate link for each supplier. That’s the great strength of JDF.”
Not a catch-all solution
“With a combination of APIs and JDF, you can automate production to a large extent. This is important, for example, when automatic orders come in from an Internet print provider. If you don’t automate it, the orders won’t arrive on time and you can’t make a profit”, says Hartman.
New developments such as data analysis and robotics are playing an increasingly important role. JDF does not provide for this. “An API is not a catch-all solution, but it will play an increasingly important role in links of this kind. In cases like this, we, too, have no choice but to set up an API for specific situations.”
Over the past few decades, Heidelberg has asked its customers to purchase all production assets from them. The aim was to make automation much simpler and better. Hartman: “That's the advantage of JDF for the printer. It means that you’re no longer dependent on one retailer. You can choose which printing press, which MIS and which workflow software you want to use – provided it supports JDF. It’s especially important in a hybrid print media company, where you want to switch between offset and digital at the last minute.”
An order manager-less process
The initiators of JDF at the end of the last century were Adobe, Agfa, Heidelberg and MAN Roland. Its ongoing development was transferred to CIP4 some 20 years ago. Since then, the developers from the affiliated suppliers have met annually at InterOp Meetings, invariably attended by Dataline. The advantage of InterOp Meetings is that the technicians sit together and everyone can write their requirements on the whiteboard and exchange information. This means that adjustments or additions can be quickly implemented and tested. The meetings used to be very well attended. Nowadays, we’re one of the few MIS vendors that attend the meetings. Last time, there were two. It seems that people no longer want to spend time and energy on it.”
During a presentation at a conference in Munich last year, Hartman mentioned the problem. “We’re concerned that there are so few MIS suppliers at the table. We are competitors, but together we can ensure better cooperation with larger organisations. No MIS supplier is as big as Heidelberg, Kodak or Xerox. CIP4 are working hard, but it’s important that they connect even more suppliers to the platform.”
This raises the question of whether CIP4 does enough in terms of marketing. Wouldn’t it make sense for them to launch a promotional campaign during Drupa 2021 in order to get everything back on track?” Hartman: “I think so. CIP4 should show clear examples of cases where the process is fully automated. In our industry, an order process without manager is possible. This doesn’t mean that order managers are no longer needed, but you can’t hire someone for an order of ten posters. There’s a lack of people with expertise, so you have to use the knowledge where it is needed. Thanks to automation, companies can focus more on the needs of the customer.”
In advance of the introduction of Heidelberg’s new workflow system, Zaikio, the German press builder made some bold statements on the importance of the JDF standard. Connecting to the new “open” system via APIs (Application Programming Interface) would be much better.
Robert Hartman, Business Development manager at MIS supplier Dataline, disagrees with this discrediting of JDF and was surprised by the claim that “JDF has never worked”. Hartman: “JDF does work and it has a future. At Dataline, we have customers running a full JDF workflow. This gives them process automation that wouldn’t even be possible without JDF. Think, for example, of personalised items and barcodes that ensure that the right cover is combined with the right inside.”
Consistent
In developing JDF, CIP4 – the organisation behind the standard – aimed to create links between all parts of the graphics production process. The standard describes the entire process and makes the exchange of information between machines and software unambiguous. Hartman: “JDF no longer stands alone. At one time, the process started when the order came in. Now there are links to the end customer via APIs. This may be an order system, a web-to-print portal or something else. Jobs defined in an XML file arrive via an API. This is automatically converted into a conventional order with all the accompanying specifications. Then JDF takes over. It's part of the whole process.”
“What’s particularly important is that JDF is consistent. Once the workflow is up and running, it stays that way. Everyone adheres to the agreed standards and, as a result, everything remains stable. It becomes more difficult if we break away from the standard and each supplier has their own API. If something is changed somewhere, it has consequences for the entire workflow.”
APIs are now playing an increasingly important role in the production process. Customers want to send their jobs to the printing company automatically and this requires links that are not provided by JDF. Hartman: It’s not a choice between a JDF or API link. They are closely related and can exist independently of each other. The functionality of APIs continues to grow, but you can never use them to access your entire application. The application contains program-specific logic. That’s why the SAPs of this world have not yet penetrated the graphics industry. Before there can be an end product, there are a number of intermediate steps. The intelligence is in the application – you can’t make it all available via an API. All this is described in the JDF standard. Everyone in our industry knows that there are different folding methods. This is defined in JDF. If you forward a JDF job ticket to an application that supports JDF, it’s always correct.”
However, JDF also has its limitations, says Hartman. “There are dialects – you can’t get away from that. You can add private tags (codes outside the JDF specification – Ed.). We’re cautious about that, because then you’re making specific links to a particular system. If something changes in the software, these codes no longer work.”
Defining all production specifications in JDF is never going to work, says Hartman. “The production process is too complicated for that. If we achieve 60 or 70%, that’s great. It's not plug & play, but it’s not plug & pray either.” What’s important to us is that we don’t have to develop a separate link for each supplier. That’s the great strength of JDF.”
Not a catch-all solution
“With a combination of APIs and JDF, you can automate production to a large extent. This is important, for example, when automatic orders come in from an Internet print provider. If you don’t automate it, the orders won’t arrive on time and you can’t make a profit”, says Hartman.
New developments such as data analysis and robotics are playing an increasingly important role. JDF does not provide for this. “An API is not a catch-all solution, but it will play an increasingly important role in links of this kind. In cases like this, we, too, have no choice but to set up an API for specific situations.”
Over the past few decades, Heidelberg has asked its customers to purchase all production assets from them. The aim was to make automation much simpler and better. Hartman: “That's the advantage of JDF for the printer. It means that you’re no longer dependent on one retailer. You can choose which printing press, which MIS and which workflow software you want to use – provided it supports JDF. It’s especially important in a hybrid print media company, where you want to switch between offset and digital at the last minute.”
An order manager-less process
The initiators of JDF at the end of the last century were Adobe, Agfa, Heidelberg and MAN Roland. Its ongoing development was transferred to CIP4 some 20 years ago. Since then, the developers from the affiliated suppliers have met annually at InterOp Meetings, invariably attended by Dataline. The advantage of InterOp Meetings is that the technicians sit together and everyone can write their requirements on the whiteboard and exchange information. This means that adjustments or additions can be quickly implemented and tested. The meetings used to be very well attended. Nowadays, we’re one of the few MIS vendors that attend the meetings. Last time, there were two. It seems that people no longer want to spend time and energy on it.”
During a presentation at a conference in Munich last year, Hartman mentioned the problem. “We’re concerned that there are so few MIS suppliers at the table. We are competitors, but together we can ensure better cooperation with larger organisations. No MIS supplier is as big as Heidelberg, Kodak or Xerox. CIP4 are working hard, but it’s important that they connect even more suppliers to the platform.”
This raises the question of whether CIP4 does enough in terms of marketing. Wouldn’t it make sense for them to launch a promotional campaign during Drupa 2021 in order to get everything back on track?” Hartman: “I think so. CIP4 should show clear examples of cases where the process is fully automated. In our industry, an order process without manager is possible. This doesn’t mean that order managers are no longer needed, but you can’t hire someone for an order of ten posters. There’s a lack of people with expertise, so you have to use the knowledge where it is needed. Thanks to automation, companies can focus more on the needs of the customer.”
22 Jun 2020
New Certified Partnership between Kodak and Dataline Solutions
Watford, UK, June 22, 2020 - Kodak and Dataline Solutions have just entered into a Certified Partnership to advance process integration and networking between management information systems (MIS or ERP systems) and the digital production workflow in the printing industry.
Dataline develops and provides the MultiPress MIS software for print service providers of all sizes and operating in all segments of the graphic arts industry. MultiPress is number one in the Benelux countries in terms of installations and is also rapidly gaining in popularity throughout Europe. As a condition of end-to-end automated operations, printers need high performance integration between their management information system and the production workflow. The efficient two-way integration of MultiPress with the market leading KODAK PRINERGY Workflow is achieved using KODAK PRINERGY Business Link Software and additional integration developments by Kodak and Dataline, which are all based on open standards. This enables seamless connectivity with third party applications and eases future system expansions.
Customers of both companies can profit from a seamless, automated and transparent flow of data and information between the business and administrative level and production. Thanks to the accurate order data and instructions which are received from the MIS, the job files are automatically processed correctly in the PRINERGY Workflow environment without any further operator intervention. Jobs can be routed through production with end-to-end automation and maximum efficiency – up to the final output, whether on plates or digital. In the opposite direction, detailed production information that is supplied to the MultiPress MIS from Kodak’s PRINERGY Workflow supports precise costing, production planning and invoicing.
“This new partnership between Kodak and Dataline will generate lasting benefits and significant added value for the customers of both of our companies,” said Todd Bigger, Vice President, Software, Kodak Print Division. “The collaboration will enable even tighter integration as well as end-to-end automation between processes that are crucial to get jobs to press fast, economically and error-free as a condition of efficient and profitable print production.”
“We’re delighted that this collaboration will result in significantly higher operational efficiency and precision as well as cost savings and, ultimately, more profit for customers working with market leading software products such as KODAK PRINERGY Workflow and our Dataline MultiPress MIS solution,” commented Dirk Deroo, CEO of Dataline.
Options and benefits demonstrated in a webinar
As part of the new partnership, Kodak and Dataline will host the joint webinar “Boosting Integration & Automation by Dataline & Kodak” with a live demonstration of the automated interaction between MultiPress MIS and PRINERGY Workflow as well as the concrete application benefits for print service providers. The webinar will take place at 4:00pm on 9th July. Customers and prospects from the printing industry are cordially invited to take part.
Dataline develops and provides the MultiPress MIS software for print service providers of all sizes and operating in all segments of the graphic arts industry. MultiPress is number one in the Benelux countries in terms of installations and is also rapidly gaining in popularity throughout Europe. As a condition of end-to-end automated operations, printers need high performance integration between their management information system and the production workflow. The efficient two-way integration of MultiPress with the market leading KODAK PRINERGY Workflow is achieved using KODAK PRINERGY Business Link Software and additional integration developments by Kodak and Dataline, which are all based on open standards. This enables seamless connectivity with third party applications and eases future system expansions.
Customers of both companies can profit from a seamless, automated and transparent flow of data and information between the business and administrative level and production. Thanks to the accurate order data and instructions which are received from the MIS, the job files are automatically processed correctly in the PRINERGY Workflow environment without any further operator intervention. Jobs can be routed through production with end-to-end automation and maximum efficiency – up to the final output, whether on plates or digital. In the opposite direction, detailed production information that is supplied to the MultiPress MIS from Kodak’s PRINERGY Workflow supports precise costing, production planning and invoicing.
“This new partnership between Kodak and Dataline will generate lasting benefits and significant added value for the customers of both of our companies,” said Todd Bigger, Vice President, Software, Kodak Print Division. “The collaboration will enable even tighter integration as well as end-to-end automation between processes that are crucial to get jobs to press fast, economically and error-free as a condition of efficient and profitable print production.”
“We’re delighted that this collaboration will result in significantly higher operational efficiency and precision as well as cost savings and, ultimately, more profit for customers working with market leading software products such as KODAK PRINERGY Workflow and our Dataline MultiPress MIS solution,” commented Dirk Deroo, CEO of Dataline.
Options and benefits demonstrated in a webinar
As part of the new partnership, Kodak and Dataline will host the joint webinar “Boosting Integration & Automation by Dataline & Kodak” with a live demonstration of the automated interaction between MultiPress MIS and PRINERGY Workflow as well as the concrete application benefits for print service providers. The webinar will take place at 4:00pm on 9th July. Customers and prospects from the printing industry are cordially invited to take part.
30 Oct 2019
MultiPress connects with Komori
Linking MultiPress MIS to Komori KP-Connect Pro creates a fully automated workflow, from the incoming order to the finished printed product.
MultiPress Certified Partnership Programme delivers powerful automation.
Bruges, Belgium, 30 October 2019 – Dataline, market leader in ERP/MIS solutions for graphics production companies, announces that it has implemented the JDF/JMF link to Komori KP-Connect Pro. This software link between the MIS and the printing press allows an automated exchange of data, with the production data from the print job in MultiPress being sent to the printing press and, in parallel, to the prepress workflow. This means that print jobs can be created automatically for the press, with all the necessary parameters, such as the print run or paper. Via the prepress workflow, the imposition and colour information is routed automatically to the right place. The MultiPress system receives real-time feedback for the cost calculation, as well as status updates from the press including the estimated lead time and press speed.
All these information flows increase the efficiency of the whole production workflow, as well as ensuring faster lead times and precise communication with the customer. Thanks to the information retrieved from the MIS database in MultiPress, critical parameters need only be entered once during the workflow, significantly reducing the likelihood of errors.
The tried and tested integration at this level between the MIS and the printing press also provides the necessary management information and, ultimately, allows optimal management of the printing business.
Komori KP-Connect Pro
KP-Connect Pro printing task control software is positioned between the MIS and production site, where it brings transparency to complex task control and allows all operators to share the latest production data in real time. This integrated control includes creation and distribution of schedules as well as collection of production results for both offset presses and digital printing systems. Digitalising the planning table and daily business report means that this information can also be viewed in real time.
About MultiPress Certification
Dataline and Komori have joined forces and signed a MultiPress Certified Technology (CMT) partner agreement. This programme ensures that suppliers like Komori are certified to implement a link between MultiPress and their own application, based on the JMF technology. In collaboration with the partner, Dataline supplies the knowledge, development and support and also performs the necessary steps to standardise the solution. MultiPress has a fast-growing number of certified partners who connect the open MultiPress MIS/ERP platform to a wide range of technologies and solutions in the graphics industry, such as software, hardware, consumer goods, paper and substrates. Joining forces in this way means that more powerful solutions and innovations, offering greater added value for the end customer, reach the market more quickly. Thanks to this certification programme, overall quality and customer satisfaction are guaranteed for both the partner and the end customer.
About Dataline and MultiPress
Dataline Solutions develops ERP business software for dynamic offset, digital, finishing, signage, large-format & textile printing companies (MultiPress) and advertising & communication agencies (QuoJob).
MultiPress is an MIS/ERP software solution developed from the needs of the graphics industry that links all administrative, commercial, financial, and logistics processes within a graphics company. It includes a CRM function, quotations, order management, logistics & shipment management, planning and invoicing. MultiPress integrates the company’s production software and guarantees an automatic information exchange. Administration, sales and production are linked in a fully integrated solution. MultiPress accelerates processes, increases efficiency, eliminates errors and ensures transparency of all costs. With more than 8000 users, MultiPress is the standard ERP/MIS software in Belgium and the Netherlands. Growing throughout Europe, the software is now used in 19 countries and available in 11 language versions. For more information, visit www.dataline.eu.
MultiPress Certified Partnership Programme delivers powerful automation.
Bruges, Belgium, 30 October 2019 – Dataline, market leader in ERP/MIS solutions for graphics production companies, announces that it has implemented the JDF/JMF link to Komori KP-Connect Pro. This software link between the MIS and the printing press allows an automated exchange of data, with the production data from the print job in MultiPress being sent to the printing press and, in parallel, to the prepress workflow. This means that print jobs can be created automatically for the press, with all the necessary parameters, such as the print run or paper. Via the prepress workflow, the imposition and colour information is routed automatically to the right place. The MultiPress system receives real-time feedback for the cost calculation, as well as status updates from the press including the estimated lead time and press speed.
All these information flows increase the efficiency of the whole production workflow, as well as ensuring faster lead times and precise communication with the customer. Thanks to the information retrieved from the MIS database in MultiPress, critical parameters need only be entered once during the workflow, significantly reducing the likelihood of errors.
The tried and tested integration at this level between the MIS and the printing press also provides the necessary management information and, ultimately, allows optimal management of the printing business.
Komori KP-Connect Pro
KP-Connect Pro printing task control software is positioned between the MIS and production site, where it brings transparency to complex task control and allows all operators to share the latest production data in real time. This integrated control includes creation and distribution of schedules as well as collection of production results for both offset presses and digital printing systems. Digitalising the planning table and daily business report means that this information can also be viewed in real time.
About MultiPress Certification
Dataline and Komori have joined forces and signed a MultiPress Certified Technology (CMT) partner agreement. This programme ensures that suppliers like Komori are certified to implement a link between MultiPress and their own application, based on the JMF technology. In collaboration with the partner, Dataline supplies the knowledge, development and support and also performs the necessary steps to standardise the solution. MultiPress has a fast-growing number of certified partners who connect the open MultiPress MIS/ERP platform to a wide range of technologies and solutions in the graphics industry, such as software, hardware, consumer goods, paper and substrates. Joining forces in this way means that more powerful solutions and innovations, offering greater added value for the end customer, reach the market more quickly. Thanks to this certification programme, overall quality and customer satisfaction are guaranteed for both the partner and the end customer.
About Dataline and MultiPress
Dataline Solutions develops ERP business software for dynamic offset, digital, finishing, signage, large-format & textile printing companies (MultiPress) and advertising & communication agencies (QuoJob).
MultiPress is an MIS/ERP software solution developed from the needs of the graphics industry that links all administrative, commercial, financial, and logistics processes within a graphics company. It includes a CRM function, quotations, order management, logistics & shipment management, planning and invoicing. MultiPress integrates the company’s production software and guarantees an automatic information exchange. Administration, sales and production are linked in a fully integrated solution. MultiPress accelerates processes, increases efficiency, eliminates errors and ensures transparency of all costs. With more than 8000 users, MultiPress is the standard ERP/MIS software in Belgium and the Netherlands. Growing throughout Europe, the software is now used in 19 countries and available in 11 language versions. For more information, visit www.dataline.eu.
About us
Company portrait
Dataline Solutions with MultiPress MIS/ERP software is the undisputed market leader in the graphic production industry in Europe. Dataline has offices in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, and France. The Dataline team consists of about 60 passionate specialists in the graphic sector.
About MultiPress:
MultiPress Print MIS/ERP software organises the daily management of each graphic production company and is available in 11 languages. All commercial, administrative, financial, production and logistics business processes, together with planning, registration, e-business and reporting, come together in one powerful management system. Maximum automation is achieved, but at no time is control taken away from the user.
Thanks to the modular structure of MultiPress, this software is perfectly adapted to every graphic production company. Regardless of the printing technique - offset, large format, foil printing, lamination, coldset, engraving, heatset, finishing, screen printing or digital printing - MultiPress calculates the exact production costs and production time without errors.
About MultiPress:
MultiPress Print MIS/ERP software organises the daily management of each graphic production company and is available in 11 languages. All commercial, administrative, financial, production and logistics business processes, together with planning, registration, e-business and reporting, come together in one powerful management system. Maximum automation is achieved, but at no time is control taken away from the user.
Thanks to the modular structure of MultiPress, this software is perfectly adapted to every graphic production company. Regardless of the printing technique - offset, large format, foil printing, lamination, coldset, engraving, heatset, finishing, screen printing or digital printing - MultiPress calculates the exact production costs and production time without errors.