If your goal is to reduce the cost associated with the procurement of forms, envelopes, and other printed materials PPM provides independent analysis, consulting, representation and negotiation services. Positive bottom line impact is the result. We do all the groundwork: Analyze print procurement (ordering history, type and volumes, cost, etc.) Review current applications, associated volumes, materials purchasing and related services Develop application/cost matrix to document usage and annual average unit cost and present to customer for verification/approval Identify and quantify all opportunities for expense reduction Develop, present and obtain approval on strategy Utilizing past negotiation experience, PPM will leverage pricing proposals from previous engagements to develop recommended target fees for services currently provided PPM will develop recommended negotiation strategy PPM will present all opportunities for expense reduction and recommendations on application pricing and negotiation strategy PPM will obtain approval on overall strategy Implement mutually agreed upon strategy Utilizing mutually agreed upon strategy, PPM will implement negotiation on revised service and fee contract proposal from customer's current print vendor PPM will implement additional strategic steps included in the plan Present opportunities for savings through negotiated service, and price proposals from qualified, new vendors and negotiated price concessions from your current vendors Present expense reduction solutions and financial summary