How to Reduce Daily Print Plate Cost
In daily printing work, the printing plate cost is an expense that cannot be ignored, especially for companies or individuals who often have printing needs. Reducing this part of the cost can effectively save costs. As a commonly used printing plate material, the procurement strategy of PS plates has an important impact on the overall printing plate cost, among which bulk ordering of PS plates is a key measure to reduce costs.
1. The composition of PS plate and printing plate costs
PS plate, i.e. pre-coated photosensitive plate, is a commonly used plate material in lithography. It has the advantages of convenient plate making and stable quality, and is widely used in printing fields such as books, newspapers, and advertisements. The cost of printing plates mainly includes the purchase cost of PS plates, the loss cost in the plate making process, and the re-making cost caused by plate quality problems. To reduce the cost of printing plates, it is necessary to start from these links, and bulk ordering of PS plates mainly plays a significant role in the purchase cost link.
2. The price advantage of bulk ordering of PS plates
Obvious unit price discount
Suppliers usually give certain price discounts for bulk orders. When the order volume reaches a certain scale, the unit price will decrease as the order quantity increases. For example, for bulk order over 3000 square meters, Hong Chang’s referral price is 2.3 USD per square meter. This unit price discount can save users considerable costs when PS plates are used in large quantities for a long time.
Reduce transportation and management costs
Bulk ordering can reduce the number of transportation times and reduce transportation costs. Each individual order requires a certain amount of freight, while when ordering in bulk, a large amount of goods is transported at a time, and the average freight cost per PS plate will be greatly reduced.
At the same time, bulk purchases can also reduce the work frequency of purchasing personnel and reduce management costs, such as time and energy consumption in order processing and contract signing.
Get more additional services
After establishing a long-term cooperative relationship with suppliers for bulk orders, you can often get more additional services. For example, Hong Chang present the PS developer for its customers. It may also give priority to supplying goods to ensure that PS plates can be delivered in time when they are urgently needed.
3. Reasonable planning of bulk ordering strategies
Assess your own needs
Before deciding to order PS boards in bulk, you need to accurately assess your own printing needs. Consider factors such as the recent printing task volume, the frequency of use of PS plates, and inventory conditions to determine a reasonable order quantity. Avoid over-ordering, which leads to inventory backlogs and occupies funds and storage space; do not order too little, which will not allow you to enjoy wholesale positive PS plate discounts or even lead to out-of-stock situations.
Select high-quality suppliers
Selecting suppliers with good reputation and stable product quality is an important prerequisite for bulk ordering. High-quality PS plates not only have good plate-making effects, but also have long service life, which can reduce the number of remakes caused by plate quality problems and further reduce costs. You can screen out several suitable suppliers through market research, peer recommendations, etc., compare their prices, services and product quality, and choose the most suitable partner for yourself.
Sign a detailed contract
When placing bulk orders, be sure to sign a detailed contract with the supplier to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties. The contract should include the specifications, quantity, price, delivery time, quality standards and after-sales service of the PS plate to ensure that the cooperation between the two parties is in accordance with the rules and avoid being unable to protect their own rights and interests when disputes arise.
