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Quikproof.com is a website that provides people in the printer industry a way to automate their ordering processes. The customer, distributor, and printer all have some benefit from using the Quikproof.com system.
PRINTER
When a printer decides to be involved in the Quikproof.com system, the first advantage they will see is that all orders are sent to them electronically. Initially, orders can be sent via email, but the system will also integrate into their existing order entry system using XML, text file, or specially formatted file download.
Another major advantage that a printer has when using this system is that they will keep distributors that are anxious for technological change. They also will very possibly be able to gain additional distributors. This is possible because as Quikproof.com promotes itself to distributors and they sign on, the distributor's printer may not be willing to sign up. This allows us to match printer-less distributors with printers that are already signed up. Having Quikproof.com can be a huge marketing advantage for a printer.
Probably the biggest advantage that a printer will have in using Quikproof.com is the fact that now the printer is able to show an almost exact example of what they will be delivering to the customer. This is called a proof. A customer is now able to see a proof of their check order BEFORE it is printed and sent to them. The customer can make visual changes to their order and see these changes instantly. This saves the printer thousands of dollars and thousands of hours a year by cutting out the manual proofing process which involved faxing or snail mailing a proof to the customer.
A future feature that is in development progress is the ability to use the proof as the template for the typesetting process. We have the ability to produce the template that a printer can use to create the product. This means that the printer will no longer have to manually typeset the customer's information on a computer saved image and submit it to the printing process. Quikproof.com can produce the template automatically and the printing process personnel can download this template at print time.
Because a printer sells more than just checks, the Quikproof.com system now allows a printer to put their entire catalog online. Using the specially designed interface in the printer's administration area on Quikproof.com, a printer can build their entire product catalog, including specially collected input and product images. This catalog will allow a customer or distributor to place an order for anything they sell. Imagine the increase in sales just in this feature alone!
All orders that are submitted to the printer have been approved by the distributor. This approval process ensures that these orders have been accepted by the distributor and by the customer. This helps to eliminate accidental and mistaken orders from being processed.
DISTRIBUTOR
The largest benefit in using the Quikproof.com system is bestowed on the distributor. A distributor now has the ability to effortlessly place their customer's orders online and also provide them with a real-time proof of their check order. A distributor can sell many more products now because their customers can browse through their complete product line and actually see the product and read about the details before making a purchase. Packages can be created that help sell items that go together and it can all be done with the distributor's assistance or on the customer's own time while the customer leisurely places their order online from their home or office computer.
A distributor can deliver product faster and with more accuracy now because the customer can place the order themselves. With this one advantage, a distributor can increase their sales, up sell items that normally wouldn't be considered during a phone order, and show customers the advantage of purchasing a larger quantity for additional discounts.
Because the final approval process is in the customer's hands, an order will never be placed that isn't exactly what the customer wanted. In fact, the customer can make changes to their order until the order is submitted by the distributor. This relieves the burden of responsibility from the distributor and printer.
All previous orders are in the Quikproof.com order history. A distributor can now easily place reorders because all they need to do is select an order in history and fill out the items that need changed for the new order. The reorder process is so streamlined that it will reduce the distributor's time dramatically.
A distributor will always be able to check the status of an order, and depending on the participation of the printer, a distributor can see if an order has been received by the printer, and shipped to the customer.
Because of the flexibility of the Quikproof.com system, a custom website can be built around the technology, giving the distributor the appearance of professionalism and control. Quikproof.com can also integrate the technology into the distributor's existing website to serve the same purpose.
MICR line format is now in the customer's control. The customer has the ability to completely match their current MICR line format so that the distributor can be assured that the checks produced will be compliant with the customer's bank.
An advantage that may not be completely apparent is that a distributor will be able to purchase and provide for purchase to their customers, products that can come from multiple printers. Now, a distributor can pick and choose what items it sells based on profit margin and availability. THIS FEATURE IS POSSIBLE BUT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL INSTANCES DO TO NEGOTIATED CONTRACT TERMS.
CUSTOMER
The Quikproof.com website allows a customer to place an order from anywhere and at any time. No longer does a customer have to wait for "business hours" to get an order processed.
Because the whole catalog is now online for the customer, a customer can see and read about each product before ordering. Comparison shopping advantages give the customer the ability to get EXACTLY what they want, when they want it. Price advantages for ordering more than they need at the moment can help save money.
A proof is displayed to the customer at the time of check order. Now, a customer can see exactly what they are ordering...down to the font style and size, logo placement, color, and check style.
If a customer has a custom check logo, it can be uploaded and placed on the proof at the time of ordering. This helps the customer see exactly what a check will look like with their graphic included.
Order status is shown at all times and will change instantly when the order is sent through the process. This way, a customer will know when their order has been approved and processed and shipped out.
Depending on how the distributor wants to handle payment, a customer can actually pay for their order with a credit card or check at the time of order online. This can make bookkeeping much easier for some customers. It can also be an option for a customer to pay now or be billed, depending on how the distributor wants it.
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