Busy or Productive? Efficiency as a Matter of Survival
Many printing companies appear efficient and well utilized from the outside. However, in my consulting projects over the past few months, it has repeatedly become clear that this impression is often misleading. Despite a high level of commitment, a significant share of working time is absorbed by coordination, follow-up questions, or manual intermediate steps. In […]
Will My Print Company Still Exist in Five Years?
This is a question many business owners in the German printing industry are currently asking themselves. Perhaps after a difficult customer conversation, or when the next energy bill lands on their desk. The truth is this: the industry is undergoing structural change. And structural change always brings uncertainty, but also opportunity. The German Printing Industry […]
Everyone Talks About the Skills Shortage. Hardly Anyone Talks About Workforce Strategy.
Many companies are currently reporting that they are scaling back recruitment efforts or postponing new hires. At the same time, the shortage of skilled professionals remains high. At first glance, this may seem contradictory, but a closer look reveals why it is not. Recent figures from the BVDM paint a clear picture: ▪️ 56% of […]
What is the future of the German packaging industry? Myths and assumptions offer no reliable basis!
With the growing emphasis on sustainability, the packaging industry is coming under increasing scrutiny. Regulatory requirements — mandating recyclable packaging, the use of recycled content, or ideally the minimization of packaging altogether — are presenting multiple challenges to the sector. Ideally, no more plastic packaging, everything made of paper, and significantly less packaging overall — […]
Digitalization Without Strategy? An Expensive Dead End for Printing Companies!
Digitalization has long reached the printing industry. Whether it’s automating production processes, implementing web-to-print portals, intelligent warehouse logistics, or AI-driven data analytics, many companies are already making significant investments. While state-of-the-art machines and software solutions are being introduced, however, many businesses are missing the key element: a clear digital strategy. And this is where the […]
There’s No Wrong Time to Exchange Ideas with Industry Experts
Anyone reading our current forecast for the development of the printing industry in 2025 will quickly understand: 2025 will not be the year of economic recovery (Click here for the white paper). It’s a time to consolidate resources – perhaps even tighten the belt. Definitely no time for strategy consultants, you might think. We see […]
How Can Printing Companies Prepare for the EUDR?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (European Union Deforestation Regulation, EUDR) introduces new requirements for companies regarding sustainability and transparency in their supply chains, particularly in relation to preventing deforestation and forest degradation. For a printing company that wants to prepare for compliance with this regulation, there are several key steps to take: 1. Conduct a Supply […]