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Century Printing & Packaging Inc.

Century Printing & Packaging’s Digital Transformation with AgileShed

Client Overview & Background

Century Printing & Packaging Inc.

USA

With a rich history spanning 25 years, Century Printing & Packaging was established by Don Waldrop and his sons, Ben and Neil, as a modest family-owned textile supply business. Over the years, recognizing an opportunity in the market for premium labels, the company strategically pivoted and diversified its product portfolio to include labeling and packaging solutions. Notably, newspapers emerged as a significant clientele. Presently, boasting a team of 26 dedicated professionals, Century Printing has evolved into an innovative industry leader, catering to the diverse packaging and printing needs of a wide array of sectors, ranging from newspapers to the realms of food, beverage, and nutraceuticals.

Business Challenges

Outdated Technology

Century Printing grappled with an outdated project management system, initially an improvement over Excel sheets, but gradually becoming obsolete and hindering efficiency.

Poor User Experience

The existing system provided a suboptimal user experience, impacting the daily workflow and causing frustration among the team.

Disconnected Logistics

Communication and coordination were hampered due to a lack of a centralized system, especially with a team spread across various locations.

Limited Scalability

The outdated system lacked scalability, hindering the company’s ability to adapt to the growing demands of the business.

Agile Shed Approach

  • AgileShed adopted a comprehensive approach to address Century Printing’s multifaceted challenges.
  • Stakeholder Workshops: Conducting workshops allowed AgileShed to understand key stakeholder perspectives, aligning the digital transformation with business goals.
  • Thorough Business Understanding: A deep dive into Century Printing’s business processes enabled AgileShed to formulate tailored solutions that directly addressed pain points.
  • Requirements Mapping: Identified challenges were translated into a detailed set of requirements, ensuring the solution aligned with Century Printing’s unique needs.
  • Agile Development Iterations: Utilizing an agile development methodology allowed for iterative cycles, incorporating feedback and ensuring the evolving solution met evolving needs.
  • Strategic Data Migration Plan: A carefully crafted data migration plan facilitated a seamless transition from the outdated system to the new cloud-based solution, minimizing disruptions and data loss.
  • Robust Maintenance Plan: Implementation of a maintenance plan ensured ongoing updates, improvements, and support, guaranteeing the longevity and optimal performance of the implemented solution.
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Agile Shed Solution & Features

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    Customization: AgileShed developed a customized, cloud-based solution tailored to Century Printing’s unique requirements, addressing the challenges posed by the outdated system.

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    Third-Party Integrations: Integration with external tools, including the ShipStation API and Die Management system, streamlined logistics and enhanced order management.

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    Cloud-Based Storage: The new cloud-based solution allowed Century Printing to store data securely, eliminating concerns about physical storage limitations and potential data loss.

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    Application Development: AgileShed’s application development process resulted in a cohesive solution that allowed the Century Printing team to work seamlessly, regardless of location.

Technology Stack

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MySQL

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AWS

Business Impact

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Client Testimonial

Ben Waldrop, President and Co-Owner of Century Printing, commended AgileShed’s team, stating, “We’re great at printing, but not so good at software, so we are glad to have a team like Agileshed working with us.”

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Lessons Learnt

  • Century Printing acknowledged the importance of initiating the digital transformation earlier and highlighted the significance of software adapting to the company’s processes.

  • The learning curve emphasized the importance of collaboration and continuous communication with the development team.

Future Plans

Enhanced User Interface

Implement modern design for better user experience.– Streamlined layout and intuitive navigation for increased efficiency.

Integration of Analytics

Incorporate analytics tools for data-driven decision making.– Gain insights into user behavior and system performance for optimization

Mobile Responsiveness

Ensure seamless functionality across various devices.– Enable access and management capabilities on smartphones and tablets.

Customization Options

Offer flexibility to tailor the admin panel to specific needs.– Allow users to personalize dashboard widgets and reporting features.

Advanced Security Measures

Strengthen security protocols to safeguard data and systems.– Implement encryption, authentication, and access control enhancements.

Automated Task Management

Introduce automation for routine tasks and workflows.– Improve efficiency by reducing manual intervention and streamlining processes.

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