Xgram

The (i)Xgram, developed by Compri, is an MIS/ERP system specifically designed for the graphic media industry. According to the vendor, this software solution caters to a wide range of businesses, including plano and rotation printers, packaging and label printers, print and mail companies, finishing companies, as well as sign and large format print companies.

Key Features

iXgram Product Calculator: According to the vendor, this feature offers a cost price calculation for graphic media projects. It automatically selects the most optimal production method, whether it be offset or digital printing, and provides calculation modules for finishing, rotation, and large format printing.

Logistics: The logistics module automates the flow of materials, semi-finished products, and finished products within the graphic media industry. According to the vendor, it utilizes the wifi-warehouse module, allowing easy registration using mobile terminals, tablets, and scanners. Additionally, it enables online ordering through integrations with supplier ordering systems and automates the delivery process through connections with transportation systems.

Planning and Production Control: The vendor states that this feature provides visual insight into capacity planning and order progress. It optimizes production sequencing to improve efficiency and offers continuous visibility and control over order status through time registration integration. Furthermore, it aims to reduce the chance of errors with digital order instructions.

Finance: The (i)Xgram system includes its own financial administration system and integrates with external financial solutions, allowing data synchronization. According to the vendor, it automates the invoicing process, including fully automatic invoicing for specific types of orders, and supports digital invoice delivery in PDF or XML format.

Customer and Client System Integration: The vendor claims that this feature offers extensive XML Webservices modules for automated integration with external systems. It enables automated connections with customer order systems, web-to-print solutions, and procurement systems. Orders can be automatically imported into (i)Xgram with order calculation and planning generated instantly, while information regarding order status can be sent back to external systems.

Production System Integration: According to the vendor, (i)Xgram utilizes JDF (Job Definition Format) and JMF (Job Messaging Format) modules to control production. It sends JDF data to prepress, press/print, and afterpress systems for workflow and machine control. The system also exchanges status updates between production and (i)Xgram for progress monitoring and post-calculation.

Management Information: (i)Xgram generates comprehensive management reports within the system, providing insights into the graphic media business operations. The vendor states that it supports integration with Excel and other reporting tools, allowing users to create custom widgets for dashboards.