Mid-year is a natural inflection point for many businesses. It’s when goals are reviewed, budgets are reassessed, and teams ask: Is our current strategy delivering results? For many, the answer leads to strategic pivots — and when done right, the results can be transformative.
Here are real-world examples of businesses that made bold mid-year adjustments and reaped the rewards, featuring success stories from SumnerOne and Production Print Solutions (PPS) clients.
Mid-Year Move: Upgrading production press fleet for unique capabilities
Challenge: Staying competitive with advanced finishing and large-format needs
Solution: Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8295, Canon 8000 & 750 digital printers
Results:
Owner Bob Stalinski found the right partner in SumnerOne when others wouldn’t listen. The investment paid off in agility and customer satisfaction.
Mid-Year Move: Investing in a Fujifilm J Press 750S
Challenge: Turnaround time delays and rising costs
Results:
This print provider made a decisive shift mid-year and saw operational gains across the board.
Mid-Year Move: Upgrading to a Fujifilm J Press for specialty jobs
Challenge: Couldn’t fulfill high-end direct mail and book projects
Results:
Adding the J Press opened doors to new markets and more profitable jobs.
Mid-Year Move: Installing a Fujifilm Revoria PC1120
Challenge: Inconsistent color and slow output
Results:
With advanced color management, this shop improved print quality and efficiency just in time to retain key customers.
Each of these studies has one thing in common: they didn't wait until the end of the year to make course corrections. By assessing needs and acting decisively at mid-year, these companies gained:
Whether you're battling inefficiencies, supplier delays, or customer attrition — a mid-year pivot might be exactly what your operation needs. Not sure where to start?
Request a complimentary print assessment, or explore the diverse PPS portfolio. Let SumnerOne and PPS help turn your goals into case-study-worthy wins.