TNC a training company established five years ago by Philip Brown Founder/Director, specialising in providing negotiation training services to students, colleges, universities, corporates and internationals. The company’s unique selling point (USP) is using negotiation cards to support practice during training sessions. However, producing negotiation cards in small batches took a long lead time and the individual branded cards were mounting up in costs, limiting the company’s flexibility in responding to client needs, branding and product development. To address this challenge, the company decided to adopt a Make vs Buy approach and create their negotiation cards. They reached out to Graphtec GB, a leading provider of print and cut solutions, whose FCX 4000 flatbed cutter, and OKI Pro 9 printer were the perfect solution. Ellen Farr Business Development Manager at Graphtec GB had been working with OKI to create workflow bundles to increase productivity for a range of customers and provided excellent support for The Negotiation Club in enabling them to find a solution to their problem.
Before finding the Graphtec / OKI solution, TNC faced the challenge of long lead times in producing negotiation cards in small batches and the cost of producing individual branded cards was becoming prohibitive. The company wanted greater flexibility to respond to client needs, branding and product development, which was impossible with a Buy approach. Possible solutions such as guillotine and corner edging machines were considered, but they didn’t provide the flexibility to develop new ideas. The company found Graphtec GB’s print and cut solution through a Google search and then attended an event to see the machines in action. The company chose Graphtec because of the flexibility and speed to market the solution offered.
With the Graphtec / OKI solution, TNC can design their own cards, print and cut them for supply to clients and for marketing samples. “The results have been impressive as production time has dramatically improved. We plan to increase volumes to further improve production costs as we move to selling on Amazon,” explained Philip Brown. Why Graphtec GB: “The Negotiation Club chose Graphtec GB because the machine was a small enough size to fit in the office space, and it appeared to be a good fit. The table worked well from the start and the initial engineer visit was useful,” said Philip Brown. With the FCX 4000, Graphtec GB has set a new standard in cutting technology, allowing for precise and efficient cutting of various materials, including paper, card and vinyl. This flatbed cutter is perfect for small to medium-sized businesses that require high-quality cutting at an affordable price point.
The FCX 4000 boasts a range of features that make it stand out in the market, including a robust cutting force of up to 600g, enabling it to cut through thick materials with ease. Additionally, it has a maximum cutting speed of 750mm per second, making it one of the fastest flatbed cutters available today. The FCX 4000 also includes advanced registration mark sensing technology, which ensures accurate and consistent cutting – even for intricate designs. This feature helps to reduce wastage, as it minimises the need for manual corrections.
TNC are pleased with the experience of working with Graphtec GB. “We faced a challenge when getting the OKI printer, settling for a second-hand unit that ultimately needed a lot of replacement parts. However, once the parts were installed, the printer has been working well and the support from RGB UK who supplied the machines has been excellent,” explained Philip Brown
The adoption of Graphtec GB’s print and cut solution has allowed TNC to increase its flexibility and productivity, responding to client needs, branding and product development. The Graphtec FCX 4000 flatbed cutter and OKI Pro 9 printer have provided the company with a cost-effective way to create its negotiation cards, saving time and costs and increasing production volumes as the company grows. Philip Brown appreciated the excellent support provided by Graphtec GB.
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