Avanti! Mail Client: Streamlining Print and Production Communication
In the fast-paced world of print production and mail shops, efficient communication isn’t just a convenience—it’s a competitive necessity. While standard email clients handle daily correspondence, they often fail to integrate seamlessly with specialized workflows, leading to broken communication, missed deadlines, and lost profitability.
Enter Avanti Slingshot, an award-winning, JDF-certified Print Management Information System (MIS) that functions as the nerve center for communication, acting as a specialized “mail client” and workflow manager for your production business. What Sets the Avanti Slingshot Mail System Apart?
Unlike generic email clients, the Avanti platform is built specifically for Print and Mail shops to connect islands of automation and integrate from order entry through to production and billing.
Automated Communication: Avanti enables you to set up predefined message templates for frequently sent documents, such as invoices, statements, or job updates.
Workflow Integration: When sending documents like an invoice or statement, Avanti allows you to view or edit the email message directly within the workflow window, reducing the need to switch between software applications.
Instant Template Selection: The integrated Template button enables you to quickly choose, browse, and apply specific email templates, ensuring consistent messaging, such as for customer updates.
Speed and Efficiency: By bridging the gap between quoting, production, and shipping, Avanti slashes turnaround times. Shops have reported reducing estimation times from 24-36 hours down to just 1-2 hours. Beyond Simple Messaging
The “Avanti!” philosophy, particularly through Avanti Slingshot, goes beyond just sending emails. It serves as a comprehensive system to:
Manage Multiple Lines of Business: Whether you are dealing with large/grand format, digital, or offset print, the platform integrates everything.
Enhance Operational Control: By connecting front-office staff with production floor employees, it helps eliminate “islands of automation,” ensuring everyone has the information they need.
Improve Customer Experience: Through automated alerts and tailored communication templates, you can keep clients informed throughout the job production process. Conclusion
For print and mail professionals, the traditional, disjointed email approach is no longer sustainable. Avanti! (meaning “Forward!” in Italian) lives up to its name by moving your business forward, replacing manual, disorganized communication with an automated, integrated system designed for the modern production landscape. If you’d like, I can:
Compare Avanti Slingshot features with other print MIS systems. Detail how JDF certification improves production speed.
Outline the steps to implement automated email templates within Avanti.