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$35 billion
Worldwide spending on 3D printing is expected to exceed $35 billion in 2020, according to a
recent update to the Worldwide Semiannual 3D Printing Spending Guide from International Data
Corporation (IDC). That's more than double the $15.9 billion in revenues forecast for 2016, and
represents a CAGR of 24.1 percent over the 2015-2020 forecast period, according to IDC.
TOP 5 QUALITIES
TO LOOK FOR
IN A VENDOR
Kim Howell, CEO of Tiny Mammoth Graphics (Des Moines,
Iowa, tinymammothgraphics.com) has seen it all when it
comes to vendor relationships, from small hiccups to major
frustrations to incredible successes. Here, she outlines the
makings of her ideal supplier.
1. KNOWLEDGE OF MARKET TRENDS
"It's important to know exactly what the trends are and what
my shop's competitors are offering. I want to know where
they're seeing successes. And, new printing techniques and
installation tips are always highly valuable."
2. TRUST
"It's hard to know who to trust sometimes, especially when
you've been burned. One vendor referred us to a colleague, a
trade printer who gave us a speech about the importance of
trust - and then called our client five minutes after the
meeting. It was a direct reflection of the vendor referral. If I
can't trust them to protect my business, it doesn't feel like
they have my shop's best interests at heart."
3. PROBLEM SOLVING
"We all make mistakes. The biggest trait we look for is how
our vendors work to fix something if a mistake is made - on
our part or theirs. A vendor who is solution-focused can help
us figure out how to make it better."
4. PREPARATION
"I want to hear about new products that pertain to my
business. A vendor who does their homework before we
meet saves us all time. We also love samples (that we can
keep) with specs and a print profile included."
5. EMPLOYEE CONNECTION
"My staff's opinions of products are important to me. Not
only do they do most of the ordering, but they also are the
ones who have to work with the product and install it. A
vendor should address any issues and have their buy-in
before they walk out the door."
http://www.tinymammothgraphics.com
http://www.magicinkjet.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Big Picture - September 2016
Big Picture - September 2016
Contents
Insight
Wide Angle
Upfront
Inside Output
The Women in Print Awards
History in the Making
P-O-P Culture: Success in the Changing Retail Landscape
R+D
Explorer
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Big Picture - September 2016 - Cover2
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Big Picture - September 2016 - Wide Angle
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Big Picture - September 2016 - P-O-P Culture: Success in the Changing Retail Landscape
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Big Picture - September 2016 - R+D
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