All indications suggest that 2023 will be a different year because the trends and pace of changes have accelerated. Most in-plant print centers have been struggling with challenges for the last few years, including issues with demand, supply chain, availability of production staff, reductions of in-office staff, and outsourcing concerns. These issues alone would be challenging, but the combination will create “perfect storms.” This blog post will discuss changes and strategies to reduce the impact of the challenges these trends create.
Predictions of How Print Industry Trends Will Impact Print Centers
- Paper issues will continue, but the magnitude will decline. Most in-plants we work with have said that the peak issues with paper shortages have already passed. A December 2022 article found that paper demand had slowed, and paper availability was starting to approach pre-pandemic levels. We predict that paper issues will continue into the year’s first half and then decline.
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SOURCE Rochester Software Associates
