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Industry Reports

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Report Spotlights
Production Print Reports
FORECAST
Wide Format Print Forecast 2023-2028 - Market Trends and Expectations
Wide Format
This document contains forecast slides and charts for wide format printing systems and supplies for the years between 2023 and 2028. It includes all ink type devices accounted for by Keypoint Intelligence Wide Format Printing Consulting Service.
ANALYSIS
From Margins to Mainstream: AI Copilots Rewrite the Business Playbook
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This paper examines the rapid rise of AI copilot systems in business, tracking their evolution from basic assistants to integrated enterprise tools and exploring key vendors, implementation strategies, and future trends.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
In-House vs. Outsourcing Communications in Financial Services Report
Customer Communication
This report guides service providers and financial services firms in understanding best practices in how these firms decide between managing communications internally or outsourcing.
FORECAST
Print Production Workflow Software 2023-2028 Market Forecast
Production Workflow
The 2023-2028 Production Software Forecast report provides a detailed analysis of the production software market, focusing on automation, management, and preparation solutions. This report is available for North America and Western Europe.
FORECAST
Digital Production Printing Application Forecast: 2023-2028
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This report will give background on the application volumes and shifts from 2019 to 2028 based on our application forecast. This report is available for the United States and Western Europe.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
Understanding High-Volume Apparel Decorators
Textile & Apparel
This comprehensive report provides printing equipment manufacturers in the decorated apparel industry with insights into the operations of high-volume apparel decorators
FORECAST
WE On Demand Printing & Publishing Forecast: 2024-2028
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This document provides a forecast presentation and trends for Western Europe unit sales, print volume and revenues (including service and supplies) from 2024 to 2028. 
FORECAST
Print Production Workflow Software 2023-2028 Market Forecast NA & WE
Production Workflow
These reports highlights global regional growth trends, the shift to subscription models, and the expansion of labels and packaging sectors.
FORECAST
Production Printing Market Forecast: 2024-2028 (US and Western European)
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This document is available for purchase for both the US and WE and provides a forecast presentation and trends of unit sales, print volume and revenues (including service and supplies) from 2024 to 2028.
ANALYSIS
2024 Sustainability Market Insight – Production Digital Printing
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This market insight looks at key trends in the production digital print sustainability area.
ANALYSIS
drupa 2024: Post Show Analysis
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This reports includes Keypoint Intelligence's observations and evaluations on what we saw and heard on the show floor of this immense tradeshow.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2023 China Sign Association Wide Format Survey Analysis
Wide Format
This document provides an annual overview of the research's key findings with a specific focus on the print service providers (PSPs) in China that provide sign & display printing services.
ANALYSIS
AI and Robotics in Printing: Revolutionizing the Industry
Production Workflow
The report contains Keypoint Intelligence research along with insights on the latest advancements in automation, AI integration, and robotic technologies.
ANALYSIS
Advanced AI and Software Solutions in the Packaging Industry
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This report examines how AI and software, including IoT, big data, and Industry 4.0, are transforming packaging design, production, and consumer engagement.
ANALYSIS
In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association 2024 Annual Conference Report
Production Workflow
This overview report describes information learned including the latest trends in inkjet technology, automation, and operational efficiencies in the in-plant printing and mailing industry.
FORECAST
US Production Copying & Printing Market Placements and Market Share: 2019-2023
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This document provides printers unit sales and market shares for the US production printing and copying market from 2019 to 2023 in a pivot format.
ANALYSIS
2024 FESPA Global Print Expo Textile and Apparel Report
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This report focuses on the digital textile and decorated apparel aspects of the 2024 FESPA Global Print Expo held in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
FORECAST
2023-2028 US Commercial and In-Plant Printing Establishment Market Forecast
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This forecast uses a data-driven approach to size the U.S. commercial printing market and estimate in-plants. It includes all in-plant printing operations, both internally and facilities-managed.
ANALYSIS
What You Need to Know Before Attending drupa 2024
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This report covers a survey on purchasing interests, criteria, challenges, and future strategies. It details AI use, offset vs. digital, and printing applications.
ANALYSIS
Customer Communications Experience Consumer Survey
Customer Communication
This report examines the impact of age, income, and personalization on consumer engagement and purchasing behaviors in direct mail across various U.S. demographics.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
Pre-drupa Study US Survey - PSPs Operations, Purchasing Trends & Strategies
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
Before PSPs attend drupa for the first time in eight years this May, this survey captures their purchasing interests, strategies, challenges, AI usage, and contrasts offset with digital printing, along with key applications and expected shifts.
FORECAST
WE Production Printing and Copying Market Placements: 2019-2023
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This document provides single function and multifunction printer placements (i.e., sales) as well as market share for the Western European production printing and copying market from 2019 to 2023.
FORECAST
US Production Copying & Printing Market Placements and Market Share: 2019-2023
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This document details US printer unit sales and market shares from 2019 to 2023, organized by technology type and production categories, and lists new models from 2023.
FORECAST
2022-2027 Global Direct-to-Film Forecast
Textile & Apparel
This report contains the direct-to-film (DTF) forecast with over 60 charts, tables, and graphs as well as expert insight and key takeaways.
ANALYSIS
2023 Consumer Transactional Behaviors: Insights and Strategies for Banking and Brokerage Sectors
Customer Communication
The CCX Consumer Survey 2023 Transactional Analysis offers an analytical exploration into transactional consumer behaviors with the banking and brokerage sectors.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2023 North American Print MIS/ERP Investment Outlook
Production Workflow
This presentation analyzes North American Print MIS/ERP investment trends, emphasizing the importance of peer recommendations and the need for improved job management and customer engagement to increase sales.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2023 North American Software Investment Outlook
Production Workflow
This report explores financial performances, technological adoption, market trends, and operational challenges, aiming to provide valuable insights for stakeholders.
FORECAST
Production Workflow Service DFE Forecast 2022-2027
Production Workflow
This report includes charts and analysis of the 2022 digital front end (DFE) market sizing and forecast for production & transactional, wide format, and textile & apparel print market segments through 2027.
FORECAST
Wide Format Printing Forecast 2022-2027
Wide Format
The Wide Format Print Forecast includes data on the market size and projections for devices and supplies for the years between 2022 and 2027.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
State of the Industry - Corrugated Packaging
Labels and Packaging
The report evaluates the opportunities and challenges for corrugated packaging segment as well as the current and future role and position of digital printing in corrugated packaging. Additionally, it discusses the similarities or differences across all four packaging segments, corrugated, folding carton, flexible packaging, and narrow web labels, focusing on the broad value chain and where and how decisions are made for packaging specifications.
FORECAST
Print Production Workflow Software Forecast
Production Workflow
This production workflow software forecast covers software solutions for color management, dashboards & analytics, ecommerce4print, online design tools,
ANALYSIS
Production Print Applications Analysis
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
Print service providers (PSPs) need to sell the value of print more than ever, and seek ways to differentiate themselves against growing competition.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
State of the Industry Report - Narrow Web Labels
Labels and Packaging
Keypoint Intelligence’s State of the Industry Global Intelligence report for Narrow Web Labels provides an in-depth analysis focusing on how the converter business model and view of digital printing has changed over time
FORECAST
Digital Printing Application Forecast: 2022-2027
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
Print is driven by applications such as direct mail, brochures, catalogs, books, magazines, transactional, and more.
ANALYSIS
Single-Pass Digital Inkjet Printing and Its Impact on the Fashion Industry
Textile & Apparel
In this analysis, Keypoint Intelligence explores the intricacies of single-pass digital inkjet printing and the transformative potential it holds for fashion designers, manufacturers, and consumers.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
State of the Industry - Global Intelligence: Folding Carton
Labels and Packaging
The State of the Industry report for the Folding Carton serves as a comprehensive exploration into digital adoption within the labels and packaging sector.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
Decoding the Pay Scale - Understanding Avg Earnings
Wide Format
While the wide-format industry has experienced susbstantial growth, little attention has been given to the crucial aspect of wages within this sector. Understanding average pay rates and wage trends is essential for both employers and employees alike, as it influences recruitment, talent retention, and overall industry sustainability. To illuminate the pickture of average in the wide format print industry, we have gathered United States marketplace data from the 2023 Big Picture Magazine/Keypoint Intelligence salary survey. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive overview that offers both employers and employees a deeper understanding of the current wage landscape and potential areas of growth and improvement.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
The Evolution of the Book Printing Market
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
to a better understanding of trends in the book printing market, Keypoint Intelligence conducted interview with representatives from thirteen book printers from around the globe, including North America, Europe, Africa, and China. Where possible, we chose print service providers (PSPs) who owned production color inkjet printing systems so that we could see the impact that this technology was having on offset lithography. In addition to the interviews, we conducted a pricing exercise intended to provide a point of comparison for book printers competing with the Chinese book printing market.
ANALYSIS
Photography Services in the US Market
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
AgX photo technology is being challenged on many fronts while the trend towards digital is accelerating. Keypoint Intelligence looked at the photo printing market in the US in a recent study by surveying leading photo printing service providers (PSPs) to a get a clearer picture of the current state of the market and the direction it is heading.
ANALYSIS
Supply Chain Concerns: PSPs Speak Out
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
Supply chain disruptions can happen at any time for many different reasons, but the pandemic elevated the importance of a strong supply chain as normal business patterns were thrown into disarray. We thought it was important to hear what PSPs thought about those supply chain issues because they lived through the consequences of them, and so we asked them. In this analysis we will review their responses.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
Direct Marketing Communications: 2023 Business Survey
Customer Communication
A survey was conducted to better understand how businesses’ direct marketing practices are changing over time as they strive to meet their customers’ needs...
FORECAST
Global Production Printing & Copying Market: 2019-2027
On-Demand Printing & Publishing
This report provides the single function and multifunction printer forecast for the global production printing and copying market between 2019 and 2027.
ANALYSIS
Buyer Persona and Social Media Strategy
Customer Communication
The report looks at what channels this demographic interacts with, values as it relates to brand selection...
ANALYSIS
Profile of North American Apparel Decorators
Textile & Apparel
This report evaluates the overall business performance for a variety of decorative apparel techniques including...
FORECAST
Global Direct-to-Garment Forecast: 2022-2027
Textile & Apparel
This document contains the digital direct-to-garment (DTG) forecast for the years between 2022 and 2027. It includes devices used exclusively for DTG printing
FORECAST
Global Digital Textile Forecast: 2022-2027
Textile & Apparel
This report contains the digital textile printing forecast focusing on the years between 2022 and 2027. It includes devices, inks, and applications used in wide format roll to roll textile printers geared to fabric print manufacturing
ANALYSIS
Sustainability in Wide Format Print
Wide Format
The report covers various aspects such as vision, targets, achievements, product innovations, environmental labels, management practices, marketing, and advocacy.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2024 North American Print MIS Outlook
Production Workflow
This presentation analyzes trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding MIS solutions for the printing industry and highlights adoption rates among General PSPs, Specialized PSPs and in-plants highlighting a shift towards subscription models.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2024 North American Software Investment Outlook Report
Production Workflow
The 2024 North American Software Investment Outlook report is a companion report to the primary research covering industry trends, revenue forecasts, and technology adoption in the North American production printing software sector.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2024 North American eCommerce4Print Outlook Report
Production Workflow
This report examines current trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding software solutions for submitting orders and print jobs online.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2024 North American In-plant Software Outlook Report
Production Workflow
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current and future state of in-plant software in North America. It covers key findings, business concerns, software investment trends, and technology adoption.
Workplace CompleteView Reports
FORECAST
US & WE Paper Forecast: 2022-2028
This Executive Summary analyzes the US and WE printer and copier paper market with our 2022-2028 forecast, focusing on pandemic-driven remote work shifts and digital transformation, highlighting key trends in home and commercial office environments.
FORECAST
2022-2028 US & WE Marking Supplies Forecast Executive Summary
This presentation features charts from Keypoint Intelligence's 2022-2028 US and WE Marking Supplies Forecast for page printers, copiers, and inkjet printers, along with updated 2020-2022 data based on final manufacturer information.
ANALYSIS
From Margins to Mainstream: AI Copilots Rewrite the Business Playbook
Office CompleteView
This paper examines the rapid rise of AI copilot systems in business, tracking their evolution from basic assistants to integrated enterprise tools and exploring key vendors, implementation strategies, and future trends.
FORECAST
Marking Supplies Forecast: 2022-2028
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report contains Keypoint Intelligence's Marking Supplies Forecast for page printers, copiers, and inkjet printers.
FORECAST
Paper Market Forecast: 2022-2028
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This workbook contains Keypoint Intelligence's US Marking Supplies Forecast for paper products during the 2022-2028 period.
ANALYSIS
Semiconductor Trends 2024-2025: How Will The Semiconductor Market Impact Print?
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
This presentation explores the latest semiconductor trends and examines their implications for the print industry.
ANALYSIS
Transforming Document Processing: A Comprehensive Analysis of AIOCR
Artificial Intelligence
The report provides an overview of AIOCR technology, comparing it with traditional OCR and exploring its integration into Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) systems.
ANALYSIS
The Global State of AI Regulation
Office CompleteView
This document analyzes the global artificial intelligence (AI) regulation landscape as of 2024, categorizing countries as "warm," "medium," or "cold" based on regulatory readiness.
ANALYSIS
Healthcare State of the AI Readiness Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
The study provides insights into current AI use cases and the challenges healthcare organizations face in implementing AI technologies
ANALYSIS
The CEO's Dilemma: Balancing AI Innovation and Organizational Readiness
Artificial Intelligence
The report offers insights on implementing AI technologies and improving data governance, providing valuable perspectives for business leaders navigating the AI landscape.
ANALYSIS
Cloud Print Management Trends - 2024 State of the Channel Survey US and WE
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
This study explores the importance of cloud print/fleet management in the age of DX, how AI is being used to improve cloud print/fleet management, Microsoft Universal Print adoption, and what print service providers can do to capitalize on their cloud print/fleet management strategy.
ANALYSIS
2024 The State of the Channel for Workplace Technology (US and Europe)
Office CompleteView
This Executive summary presentation supports an online survey conduced in Q2 of 2024 to understand the State of the Channel for workplace technology.
FORECAST
2023 Vendor Financial Review: A Look At 19 Industry Players
Office CompleteView
This presentation highlights the revenue, operating profit, and profit margins of key office and production imaging and print manufacturers from 2017-2023.
FORECAST
North American & Western Europe Workplace Print Device Market Forecast: 2023-2028
Office CompleteView
This presentation summarizes Keypoint Intelligence's SF and MFP Printer forecast for the workplace - home and office print between 2023-2028.
FORECAST
2024 The State of the Channel for Workplace Technology
Office CompleteView
These data tabulations support an online survey conduced in Q2 of 2024 to understand the state of the channel for workplace technology.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2024 AI Readiness and Benchmark Study
Artificial Intelligence
This set of banners supports the 2024 AI Readiness Study, which surveyed 454 respondents in the U.S. across various markets and company sizes to assess AI adoption and readiness.
FORECAST
Document Image Scanner Market Size & Forecast: 2023-2028
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
These forecast presentations provide Keypoint Intelligence's estimates for the 2023 calendar year of single-function document scanners into the Western Europe and/or North American market.
ANALYSIS
Navigating the New Era of AI Regulation
Artificial Intelligence
This document provides an analysis of the European Union's finalized AI Act and the Biden administration's new guidelines for federal agencies on the use of AI technology.
MARKET INSIGHT
Getting Started with ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence
In this presentation, Keypoint explores the transformative potential of ChatGPT, OpenAI's advanced language model, as a tool for enhancing communication, content creation, and interaction with technology.
FORECAST
Western Europe Document Image Scanner Market Size & Forecast: 2023-2028
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
This forecast outlines Keypoint Intelligence's estimates for 2023 placements of single-function document scanners in Western Europe, including a five-year forecast of units and revenue from 2023 to 2028.
FORECAST
North American Document Image Scanner Market Size & Forecast: 2023-2028
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
This forecast predicts the placements of single-function document scanners in North America for 2023, and includes a five-year projection of units and revenue from 2023 to 2028.
ANALYSIS
Ecolabels: What They Mean to Your Business
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report is intended as an introduction to the confusing world of Standards, Certifications, Accreditation's and Awards in the contet of imaging hardware and supplies.
FORECAST
North American Workplace Printer & MFP Placements & Market Share: 2021-2023
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report provides estimates for the 2023 calendar year placements of all printers and multifunctional products in the North American region as well as year-over-year market share statistics by segment.
FORECAST
Western Europe Workplace Printer & MFP Placements & Market Share: 2021-2023
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report provides estimates for the 2023 calendar year placements of all printers and multifunctional products in the Western Europe region as well as year-over-year market share statistics by segment.
ANALYSIS
The Imaging Equipment Industry Status Report
Office CompleteView
This presentation represents a summary of the industry with a focus on Western Europe.
FORECAST
Western European Page Printer, Copier, and MFP OEM vs. Aftermarket Toner Supplies Forecast: 2022-2027
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report estimates OEM and aftermarket share based on pre-regulatory market conditions. Toner, photoreceptor, and residual cartridge forecasts are shown separately for aftermarket, OEM, and total by machine segment.
ANALYSIS
WE-4 Vertical Market Opportunity Analysis: 2022-2027
Office CompleteView
This document presents Keypoint Intelligence's initial analysis and five-year forecast (2022-2027) for the Western European (WE-4) market, detailing page volume by vertical, device type, company size, and 18 major industries per NACE.
ANALYSIS
Hybrid Work and the Importance of Personas
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
This report analyzes trends surrounding print marketing and buyer personas. It attempts to understand what drives people in the workplace sector to print
PRIMARY RESEARCH
Top Vertical Markets & DX Impacts on Page Volume
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This research leverages print/scan volumes sampling from machines-in-field, as tracked in Keypoint Intelligence's proprietary Vertical Marketing Business Opportunity (VMBO) database.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2023 Future of Work Survey
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
Keypoint Intelligence surveyed around 600 general office workers in July 2023 to gain insights on technology needs and tools, challenges, and new working methods in the new work environment.
FORECAST
Marking Supplies Forecast: 2021-2027
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report contains Keypoint Intelligence's Marking Supplies Forecast for page printers, copiers, and inkjet printers.
FORECAST
Paper Market Forecast: 2021-2027
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report contains Keypoint Intelligence's Marking Supplies Forecast for paper products during the 2021-2027 period.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
2023 Future of Work - Role of Supplies
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
Keypoint Intelligence surveyed around 600 general office workers who were required to print documents as part of their job role.
FORECAST
Document Image Scanner Market Estimate Forecast
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
This presentation estimates the total device shipments, and market share of the document scanner market for 2023 and highlights trends affecting the market.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
IT Decision Maker Survey on Scan-Workflow Trends
Managed IT Services
This report evaluates an online survey conducted in Q2 of 2023 to understand IT decision makers' needs around (and purchasing plans for) workplace-centric IT in the SMB market. Areas specifically addressed in this section of the survey include scanning and workflow trends and digital transformation (DX) initiatives as they relate to scanning. 
PRIMARY RESEARCH
IT Decision Maker Survey on DX Trends
Managed IT Services
This report evaluates an online survey conducted in Q2 of 2023 to understand IT decision makers' needs around (and purchasing plans for) workplace-centric IT in the SMB market. Areas specifically in this section of the survey include digital transformation (DX) as they relate to document processing, business workflows, and IDP solutions.
ANALYSIS
AI in the Workplace: As Influential as the Internet
Managed IT Services
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having its moment. Driven in large part by the emergence this year of ChatGPT and other AI-enhanced generative content services, AI is now the must-have technology in everything from software-development tools to document-processing platforms. This paper discusses that ways AI is impacting the workplace in general and the document imaging industry in particular.
ANALYSIS
Digital Transformation by Major Vertical
Managed IT Services
There is no doubt that the global pandemic contributed to the acceleration of digital transformation, on the...
MARKET INSIGHT
Market Insight: Remote Service
Managed Print Services
It is estimated that ~30% of revenue derived from the office printing business comes from service and service...
PRIMARY RESEARCH
US Consumer Print as a Service
Managed Print Services
Print as a Service (PaaS) for consumers is the industry’s opportunity to reset the price positioning of printing in the minds...
FORECAST
Office & Home Print Device Market Forecast: 2022-2027
Managed Print Services
As with any other industry, office technology and home printing has been affected by the pandemic, largely with the shift to...
FORECAST
Scanner Shipments & Revenue Forecast: 2022-2027
Imaging, Scanning, Document Capture
The report looks at increasing inventory as well as how the rise of hybrid working will affect the demand for scanning...
FORECAST
Paper Market Forecast: 2021-2027
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
This report contains Keypoint Intelligence's Marking Supplies Forecast for paper products during the 2021-2027 period.
ANALYSIS
Serviceability NA and WE
Office CompleteView
This market insight reviews the current trends and technology emerging around serviceability and profiles major vendors’ offerings.
ANALYSIS
2024 State Of The US/WE Channel Survey: DX Trends
Office CompleteView
This analysis focuses on how DX is going to reshape the Partner Channel as we know it.
WHITE PAPER
Leveraging Unified Communications to Meet Business Objectives
Office CompleteView
This document analyzes the growing importance of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) in modern business operations, highlighting its key features, benefits, and market trends.
ANALYSIS
Where Print as a Service (PaaS) Meets Managed Print (MPS)
Communication Supplies (Ink, Toner, Media)
In this presentation we explore the intersection of simple subscription plans and manages print service contracts explaining the types of hardware and plans available and, the typical users of these new device included plans.