Specialty Print and Design

Incorporated in 1985, with an employee count of five, SPD provided unique printing services to trade printing customers. In 1998, SPD relocated to larger premises and invested in new equipment to offer a more comprehensive services portfolio. Their network of customers gradually increased to over three hundred nationwide.

The company's customer list now comprises of leading Irish institutions such as Dunnes Stores, ACC Bank, Aer Lingus and Kerry Food. With a turnover in 2001 of €3.8million, SPD now operates with a permanent staff of 50. They are ranked in the top thirty print service providers in Ireland. SPD's customer base is wholly Irish.

1 . Overview

2 . Background

3 . Market Background

4 . Opportunity/Problem Definition and Objectives

5 . Decision

6 . The Project

7 . Implementation

8 . Timelines

9 . Budget

10 . Set Backs and Difficulties

11 . Outcome

12 . Lessons Learnt and Advice

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