1. Outsourcing
Why it makes sense to consider using
outsourced experts to support better
returns in your business.

2. What do you mean?
• Outsourcing
– the process of contracting a business function to someone
else
– a third-party organisation takes control of the function and
becomes responsible for its success
– may save you money, help you be more flexible and
manage growth effectively
– allows your business to gain access to outside expertise
and technologies

3. The case for
• Allows access to experts that it makes no sense to
employ directly
– As a business grows it pays to use the best support you can
afford
– Is your team focussed on what they are best at?
• Opportunity to share in pricing benefits as if part of a
bigger organisation
• Confidence in supply, reduced risks
• Free up management time

4. The case against
• Perceived lack of control
• Savings are not delivered
• Corporate values / standards not appreciated
• These issues can all be overcome if the outsourcing
solution is thoroughly evaluated and properly
implemented
• Look for a “partner” relationship

5. Outline Process
• Pick the right supplier
– You want a long term relationship
• Make sure they fully understand your requirements
and business approach
• Understand the “value” of making the change
• Communicate internally why and when this change
will take place
– Deal with any resource changes / redundancy risks
– Check impact on third parties / other contracts

6. Where can Symbian help?
• Managed service for all printing jobs
– Monthly magazines
– Directories and Catalogues
– High print run brochures and inserts
– Direct mail campaigns
• Office stationery and branded marketing supplies
– High quality
– Image focussed
• Digital solution
– Web publishing

7. Where can Symbian help?
• Digital solutions
– Web publishing
• Page turning presentation
• Interactive ordering
– Digital marketing and research
• Email services – Newsletters, targeted promotional
communications
• Customer / Consumer surveys
• Support services
– Strategic business planning for Independent Publishers
– Design services

8. Symbian
• We are here to help, please get in touch
Tel: 01279 810740
E-mail: rfq@symbianprint.co.uk
www.symbianprint.co.uk