Best Industry Business Practices, Terms and Conditions of Sale

Over the past few years digital technology has greatly impacted printers' business practices and relationships with customers and suppliers. Printing Industries of America, Inc. (PIA) and the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL) set up a joint committee including a representative from Idealliance (formerly Graphic Communications Association) to review current business practices and terms and conditions of sale. The information provided is intended as guidelines for use in various business situations and in communications with customers and suppliers. This information replaces the former set of "trade customs" and is not intended to be legally binding but are offered for use in client and supplier communications as determined by each printer. Three sections are provided: · Guidelines for best business practices in digital asset management issues. · Terms and Conditions of sale including quotations, orders, delivery, production schedules, and other issues. · A Glossary with definitions of various workflow terms used in the printing  industry based  on common usage. Printers should carefully review this material and select the material that best suits their specific business practices as they relate to their customers and prospects. It is also recommended that the material be reviewed by the company's counsel to incorporate any other issues which may be of importance in the company's marketplace. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the PIA-MidAmerica offices at (800) 788-2040 and ask for Joe Polanco . Best Business Practices Updated dowload in .pdf format Return to Top