The Key Point Blog

10/25/2022
Keypoint Intelligence

Some takeaways from a few analysts who attended

The most recent PRINTING United Expo was held in Las Vegas from October 19-21. We discuss here some of our favorite exhibits from the event.
10/24/2022
Mark DiMattei

What scanning can do for your workflow

Scanning capabilities found in many devices allow us to collect and centralize a lot of files, forms, and other pieces that we use daily—which is especially important now as many of us are working in hybrid environments. We discuss here five scanning trends we have noticed for 2022.
10/20/2022
Keith Haas

These managers are a driving force for productive in-person and hybrid work environments

In a recent study released earlier this year, people reported that they valued workplaces that promoted their wellbeing over their want of fair pay and flexibility. We discuss here the duties of a Chief Happiness Officer as well as how someone in this position can help to encourage employee mental wellness and reduce burn out.
10/18/2022
Greg Cholmondeley

New research uncovers challenges and opportunities in the production print market

More detailed analysis shows that in-plants are more likely to use print MIS features for workflow management and fulfillment. In contrast, commercial PSPs tend to primarily use print MIS for estimating.
10/17/2022
Lisa Brown

Sharp holds five regional strategic events to showcase its range of technologies

Sharp is amid a five-city dealer road show (Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Anaheim, and Philadelphia) designed to serve as touchpoints for the company to personally meet with its channel partners across the US.
10/14/2022
Mark DiMattei

Why people are starting to act their wage

There’s a new boogieman creeping into corporate lingo to take the place of the Great Resignation: quiet quitting. We discuss here what quiet quitting actually means, some reasons for it's apparent growth in businesses, as well as how the future of office culture will change.
10/12/2022
Eve Padula

The strategic use of a traditional media can create a new outcome

Keypoint Intelligence’s most recent Transactional Communications study asked businesses to rank the importance of various business objectives in relation to their future transactional communication strategies. We discuss here some of the key points of our research as well as the benefits of an omni-channel approach to communication.
10/04/2022
Keypoint Intelligence

This simple acronym can help you remember them!

Jim Hamilton, former Director at Keypoint Intelligence, has developed an easy-to-remember acronym that highlights the positive aspects of print. We discuss the key elements of his PLATE concept and how it summarizes print's benefits.
09/30/2022
Andrew Young

Xplor22’s renamed award draws attention to its winners

The Xplor22 Conference revealed the newly renamed Dr. Keith Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award that focuses on the organization's roots and the historical impact its members have had across the industry. We look at the four winners and their influence in the industry.
09/29/2022
Mark DiMattei

An exciting future lies ahead for our Packaging & Labels Division

Unlike other areas of print, there is no substitute product for packaging. Growth in the space is creating challenges for the traditional packaging supply chain—challenges that create opportunities for new entrants as well as incumbent suppliers.