Print Buying & Procurement

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What to Put in a Print Service Agreement or Vendor Expectations Document

Nard Dog / September 29, 2026

A practical checklist for turning print specifications, approvals, quality requirements, delivery duties, remedies, data handling, and asset ownership into workable vendor rules.

Print-production worker inspecting color proofs with a loupe on a worktable beside paper samples, a checklist, stacked printed sheets, and a large digital press.

Print Buying & Procurement

How to Onboard a New Print Vendor Before Giving Them Critical Work

Nard Dog / September 17, 2026

A practical qualification process for checking a printer’s capabilities, technical workflow, quality controls, logistics, and performance before assigning critical volume.