I love filling out a March Madness bracket! It’s part science, part luck, and part whimsy. However, if you really want an actual edge over your competition—whether in basketball or business—tracking key data is a game-changer.

St. Patrick’s Day is all about leprechauns, shamrocks, and questionable green beverages. But if you’re running a business, relying on luck alone is riskier than an unguarded pot of gold!

Every year on March 14th, we celebrate Pi Day (3/14) in honor of the mathematical constant π (pi). While pi extends infinitely, your time does not—especially in the fast-paced world of print production, where every second matters.

In today’s competitive printing environment, in-plant facilities face increasing pressure to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality and controlling costs. For many operations, the gap between potential and actual performance often comes down to one critical factor: data.

SpencerMetrics LLC, a leader in real-time data analytics and automation for the print industry, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with BOGRAMA AG, one of the most preferred die-cutting equipment manufacturers. This collaboration marks the first-ever integration of SpencerMetrics’ intelligent data solutions with BOGRAMA’s advanced die-cutting technology, setting a new standard in automated workflow efficiency.

The increasing cost of eggs might seem unrelated to your print shop, but it highlights the importance of tracking data and responding to market changes. Just as grocery stores and restaurants monitor supply chains and adjust pricing, your print shop can benefit from collecting and analyzing key operational data.

Standing at the crossroads of print industry tradition and transformation is exhilarating. The modern shop floor is not just about machines, ink, and substrates but also the data captured in the machines and processes. In that data lies an untapped potential to redefine profitability and drive long-term success.

The increasing cost of eggs might seem unrelated to your print shop, but it highlights the importance of tracking data and responding to market changes. Just as grocery stores and restaurants monitor supply chains and adjust pricing, your print shop can benefit from collecting and analyzing key operational data.