Human factors


Higher motivation for employees
Involving employees in defining the future workflow and the quality of their work, it increases their involvement and motivation in the company. Since the work is described in Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) the role of the employees is clearly defined and therefore they perform better with less effort.

Clearly defined responsibilities for employees
If every task is described with an SOP the role of each employee is clearly defined. They achieve better results with less effort.

Awareness of tasks & goals for employees
Each task is described with targeted values and tolerances, therefore the employee knows exactly what their task and goal are.

Faster learning for employees with the written SOPs
As each task is described in the SOP, it allows new employees to easily learn by themselves; or, if an employee is sick or on vacation, another person can oversee the job knowing their way and the quality that is expected.


Economic factors


Fewer customer complaints
Orders are produced with clear aims and tolerances, the print matches the proof perfectly, which leads to fewer complaints.

Shorter delivery time
If the work is done correctly from the outset, less time is wasted for make-ready and printing, therefore delivery time is reduced.

More time for new orders
Existing jobs are done faster which means there will be more time for new jobs.

More advantages and higher profits for the company
If all work is done correctly the first time, less work has to be redone and less material is wasted. New orders may be acquired and the company will work towards greater profit.

Quality factors


The prints match the proofs
For the proofs and prints the same standards and tight tolerances are applied. The print matches the proof quickly and accurately.

Different printing companies achieve the same print result
Different printing companies work according to the same standards, achieving the same results. This is of high importance for companies working internationally.

Reprints match the first print
Within a certified company, the working process aims to achieve the standard settings; therefore, a reprint will show the same result as the first print.

Pre-press and printing companies work better together
Since standards and controls exist in PSO certified companies, prepress and printing companies work together without problems.

Customer approval is no longer required at the printing press
Customers learn that the print will look exactly like the first print and will no longer need to approve the print at the press.

Find a problem easily know where it is and why
Each step has its aim values and tolerances and each measurement is recorded to easily find the place where the error has occurred.

Evaluating equipment and devices becomes simpler
Results by these devices are defined by the standards which makes it simpler to evaluate new devices.


Communication between the departments is improved
Thanks to the written SOPs each manager and employee knows what the other department does and where their difficulties lie. There will be a better understanding of problems in other departments. In addition, departments will experience an improvement communication.

Each press prints the same
By making each press print according to the standard, it is easier for a company to relocate jobs between presses..

Communication with the customers is improved
The sales team is also involved in the standardizing process where they are able to communicate better with the customers. Increased sales must be the primary goal of the company.

Communication with the supplier is improved
PSO sets the requirements for raw materials. The printing company continually measures values. This form a sound basis for discussion with the suppliers.

The company becomes environmentally friendly
By applying the Ugra PSO method, production will be under a tighter control. Since less waste will be produced, there will be a greater contribution towards environmentally friendly production; thus saving limited and valuable resources.