In-Line vs. Off-Line — Cross the Finish Line

"One reason to finish in-line is that you can produce more pieces in a given time period than you can with the off-line process. In-line really lends itself to direct mail, and there are some formats that you can only produce effectively in-line," reveals Humphrey. "For example, only with in-line finishing can an envelope be formed around the product, then go direct to mail or off-line for additional, value-added features.