The Xerox Forum held in Prague 6- 8 October 2015, launched the first integration of Optimus dash MIS with the XMPie web to print system.
Nicola Bisset, Optimus Group managing director commented, ‘The focus for both Optimus and XMPie was to continue the lean ethos of using real time automation to eliminate wasteful steps including duplication of effort and reduce errors occurring. We believe the combining of our Solutions creates a valuable proposition with a discernible Return on Investment for our Customers’
‘The result is a tightly integrated web to print and management information system which allows Printers Customers to effortlessly place orders from an XMPie store or web portal and see live stock and immediate dynamic pricing from Optimus dash MIS. There is only a single pricing and stock system to maintain, resulting in the information always being accurate and up-to-date.’
With Optimus and XMPie integration, pricing is delivered in real-time. This means web customers receive the same pricing structure as telephone/email customers. Pricing is set up once and is visible instantly on-line. This means there is no duplication or mismatched pricing and customers can easily compare options on print.
All information from the web order placed within XMPie is seamlessly passed to the Optimus dash MIS. The result is, instant job creation with the specification, files and production information required to produce the job. There is no re-keying, resulting in time and cost saving and no loss of information.
The integration also means the status of jobs is automatically updated ensuring clear visibility for all. Customers are able to log onto XMPie at any time and see the progress of their jobs. From pre-production through to delivery, the customer is kept informed, resulting in less customer service calls.
Customers are also able to view their stock levels, place orders for stock held items and, if stock is low, place orders to replenish the required products. There is no re-keying of information required.
Yaron Mohaban, XMPie vice president of sales for EMEA and AP, added, ‘The bi-directional integration of XMPie StoreFlow web to print with Optimus dash MIS enables a true automated workflow, which is exactly what our customers have been asking for.’ He added, ‘The integrated solution brings to market, workflow automation that is governed by policy – e.g., estimation, pricing, shipping and stock. The unified view of process and management that the StoreFlow / dash integration delivers, makes it possible to realise unprecedented operational efficiencies, which are so valuable for our customers.’
