Training- Digital
Control for the Course Administrator
When the timescales are tight, the processes complex and accuracy is key – the successful training course organiser has to become a control freak. PDI is the perfect partner because we understand training and we are used to tight timescales, complexity and the need for accuracy. We have some great technology BUT we are people; we get training.
Process + Technology
How We Make Things Happen For You
The Hello…
Everything starts with the first hello. Together, we’ll look at your existing training materials and the objectives you are trying to meet. We’ll help you
- Save cost
- Improve presentation
- Reduce admin + delivery time
Your Solution…
Once we know what you are looking to achieve, our experts will guide you every step of the way and provide solutions that will make a real difference to your business.
- Variety of print options
- Lots of Binding options
- Powerful versioning control
Personal On-line Catalogue…
You’ll have a personal on-line catalogue that is optimised to make things as easy as possible for you. It will contain your products and ‘kits’ that save your precious time.
- Multi-user accounts
- Address books
- Track + trace orders
Storage
Our stock maintenance system allows us to prepare everything your training room needs. From manuals and USB sticks to chocolate bars and brand giveaways.
- Any type of training material can be stored
- Pick and Pack service when you need it
- UK storage center
Delivery…
We’ll pack, check and ship your training material directly to your training centre, wherever that may be in the world.
- Track and trace delivery
- International capabilities
- Delivered exactly when you need it
PRINTED TRAINING MANUALS – why outsource?
Despite the advent of on-line training courses and eBooks there are still plenty of individuals who prefer to have their training manual in printed format. This may be due to a personal preference and training companies realising the value of giving something tangible with the course that can be retained for reference. Printed manual also work better for the ‘workbook’ style of manual where the delegate will be writing within the manual as they go.
With volumes generally lower having someone in house printing collating and binding manuals may no longer be cost effective and that is where outsourcing comes in.
So what can I expect if I outsource?
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On-line ordering system for frictionless transactions.
PDI will provide an online catalogue of products from which you can select quantity and delivery details and an accurate quote for the shipping costs. The system will provide order confirmation and tracking information of your order as well as a reporting tool for you to be able to track spend.
2. Cost per delegate pricing
Unlike most printing companies we specialise in the training industry, we understand that you need a cost per delegate price and do not want to hold stock. Stock is expensive and in danger of obsolescence. We will give you a cost per training manual based on the number of pages, whether colour or mono and the binding style. The cost will be the same whether you order one or 20 manuals.
3. High quality printing equipment
We have a range of production printing equipment designed for high volume quality production. The software that controls these machines can split the manual between colour pages and black and white pages automatically so that you do not pay for expensive colour prints when you do not need them. In addition, automated punching is accurate and cost effective and a range of binding styles gives you a much wider option of presentation.
4.Once only file information and specification.
The PDI system will allow the upload of the print file to be entered into your catalogue. Once there, you will not have to upload again unless there are changes. Details of your print specification will be held on file so you will not have to tell us every time how you like your materials presented – or what else, tent card, name badges etc – needs to go with the manual.
5. People who understand training
We have great technology, but the main benefit of a specialist training manual printer is that after 25 years in the business we understand training. We have a dedicated team who will look at each file and who understand the tight timescales and deadlines involved in the training industry.
6. International shipping
We have been distributing training manuals for years and understand the customs requirements and vagaries of international shipping. We are daily shipping around the globe using DHL as a door to door carrier.
In summary PDI offers:
- A company dedicated totally to the supply of training manuals and services for the training industry, hence a wealth of understanding of our customers’ needs and requirements
- A demonstrable history of commitment to customer satisfaction, and the knowledge that PDI’s own goal is excellence in service at an effective cost
- Our commitment to internal operational cost control and solution finding to ensure PDI can keep our customers’ prices competitive
- An easy to use web ordering system continually developing through customer input
- A commitment to technology, ensuring we use only best in class equipment to provide you with optimum quality
- A team of people who are totally committed to providing the type of service they themselves would expect to receive.
- PDI prints all manuals on digital high speed laser printers this is to ensure the best image quality for training material.
- PDI’s team is dedicated to service and ensures excellent quality