Coping Strategies — Rising Cost Of Commodities

As a result, we have seen price increases from the manufacturers of ink, plates and other consumables that many print service providers find difficult to pass along to customers due to the highly competitive nature of the industry.

Since it seems unlikely that prices for consumables and other raw materials utilized in the manufacture of print will decline, or even stabilize in the near term, it is helpful to understand the reasons behind these rising costs, and to consider ways in which the graphic communications service provider can address their impact on margins and the overall health of the business, while still remaining competitive in the marketplace.