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Revolutionizing Hybrid Mail Efficiency: The PHD Mail Ltd. Success Story with ReadyPDF

Wednesday 28. August 2024 - Faced with the challenge of managing print files arriving from diverse composition platforms, PHD Mail sought a solution to streamline its production and safeguard its delivery timelines. The synergy between digitally delivered and printed communications is well-established.

In the ever-evolving landscape of mail processing, where efficiency is paramount, PHD Mail Ltd., a prominent mail processor based in the UK, embarked on a transformative journey to enhance its Hybrid Mail Environment. Faced with the challenge of managing print files arriving from diverse composition platforms, PHD Mail sought a solution to streamline its production and safeguard its tight delivery timelines.
The answer came in the form of Solimar Systems’ ReadyPDF Prepress Server, which proved to be the catalyst for unprecedented efficiency gains.
In an era where businesses continually seek ways to optimize operations and cut costs, customer communications play a pivotal role in engaging customers and driving desired actions. While digital delivery has become prevalent, there are instances where physically printed and mailed communications remain imperative, either for legal compliance or for targeted outreach to specific audiences.
The synergy between digitally delivered and printed communications is well-established. Physical mail serves as a tangible disruptor, prompting recipients to take action, with many journeys seamlessly transitioning to online channels. Research from JICMAIL in the UK market highlights the increasing effectiveness of mail in driving responses to digital channels, with 9% of mail recipients visiting the sender’s website and 6% seeking additional information online.
The evolving landscape of remote work has also influenced how organizations send communications. Hybrid Mail, a strategic approach adopted by businesses, allows for improved communication efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Hybrid Mail ensures timely and cost-effective delivery by enabling a remote workforce to generate customer communications at their workstations and outsourcing the printing and mailing process to a third-party provider. The Royal Mail in the UK reported a significant 46% cost savings with Hybrid Mail compared to traditional first-class mail for as few as 1,000 mail pieces.