BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW: BSP Integrated Solutions - Australia
As the specialist Print Management and Creative Services division of Blue Star , Integrated Solutions have been providing market leading end-to-end B2B solutions for major Australian companies for over a decade, currently managing over $120m in contract client business in Australia and New Zealand
Blue Star Integrated Solutions comprises a team of over 60 creative & DTP, print, inventory management, IT and procurement specialists, all with a sole focus on the effective operational and service delivery of Blue Star's print management and creative services solutions.
Key strengths
With access to the substantial trans-Tasman manufacturing, creative and logistics capabilities of Blue Star Print Group, and in conjunction with an accredited network of third party supplier partners, Integrated Solutions is able to implement true end-to-end contract management solutions. The capabilities of the wider Blue Star supply chain enables Blue Star Integrated Solutions to configure truly customised solutions across the full spectrum of the supply chain based on the specific needs of our clients, regardless of the mix of activity.
Capabilities and Technology
Key markets and customer sectors
Blue Star has developed significant expertise in designing, implementing and successfully managing complex design, print and logistics supply chain solutions.
Blue Star typically operates dedicated on-site print management and creative services teams within a client's organisation, however we also provide off-site teams located in close proximity to our clients' premises.
Significant equipment, size and scale
The ability for Blue Star Integrated Solutions to seamlessly amalgamate creative and DTP services, print management and manufacturing capabilities with a nationwide warehousing and distribution network enables Blue Star Integrated Solutions to provide a true end-to-end solution. Fundamental objectives of the solutions we implement are providing a more efficient, streamlined and cost effective approach to delivering your creative services, print, and logistics services with a constant focus on cost reduction throughout the entire process, including print less strategies.
Recent technology
Our print management models are underpinned by enabling technologies that facilitate communications and provide full visibility and transparency into the full range of services Blue Star provides to each client. Unique internet based online ordering and real-time reporting capabilities are provided through Integrated Solutions' "theblueview" portal, supported by comprehensive digital asset management capabilities, document management tools and digital workflow.
Range of services
- Creative Services, both on-site and off site including creative design, copywriting and photography capabilities. We typically work closely with our client's strategic agency partners in providing below the line design services
- Print management, utilising the Blue Star Group's capabilities in sheetfed, web and digital print production in conjunction with the range of production capabilities Blue Star has access to through our accredited network of supplier partners
- We work with our clients preferred mailing partners and Blue Star's specialist DM mailhouse Kings Mailing in coordinating our client's 'total print and mail' requirements
- Logistics services - Blue Star has a strong history in designing client- specific solutions while drawing on our proven capabilities in logistics, fulfillment, distribution, information management and obsolescence and inventory management. By working collaboratively with our clients and suppliers, we can bring a logistics interface either directly with a client's e-business platform or through a more traditional ordering solution tailor-made to a client's individual needs.
Key themes
Through end-to-end service solutions (from design to consumption) we aim to deliver the commercial and service performance clients are aiming for, whilst also ensuring that the solutions provided are sustainable and complimentary to the vision, manufacturing and service capabilities of the Blue Star Print Group.
We specialise in bundling a number of services on behalf of our Group that are not directly accessible through any of our individual manufacturing businesses. Our approach to contract management is about complete transparency and visibility across all aspects of the end-to-end solution, and driving cost reduction.
People
Charities Supported: St.George Foundation, Vodafone Foundation
Key management with contact details:
- Matt Aitken, General Manager Integrated Solutions, 0-2-8484 6300