Business software: Workflow, digital asset management, estimating software

Like all other businesses, the print shop business requires proper management although it has its own needs that are specific to the graphic arts industry. Most print provider's management needs are divided into three main areas, including, output, process and general business management. Addressing these needs, software companies developed workflow, digital asset management and estimating software specifically for the graphic arts industry. Workflow software manages the process and output functions of a print shop. Digital asset management (DAM) software helps businesses protect, find, share and organize their files. Lastly, estimating software helps users determine a particular job's production costs and the price at which it should be sold to the customer. Currently, a number of software applications are now available to help manage print shops.