Color Management
Expert GMI certification consulting for retailer-compliant packaging and brand consistency—combined with G7 implementation for predictable, efficient results across every print job and our exclusive Print Quality Management (PQM) service for complete, enforceable color control across global suppliers.
We deliver measurable improvements in color accuracy, workflow efficiency, and compliance for brands, agencies, and print providers—cutting waste, speeding production, and eliminating costly mismatches. Our leading expertise in GMI helps clients meet strict retailer standards and secure premium opportunities, while G7 and PQM ensure broad repeatability and long-term brand consistency.
Core Problem
Color inconsistency is expensive—regardless of output. Variations across substrates, presses, or suppliers lead to:
Extended makeready and setup times
Reprints and material waste (often 20-30% higher without calibration)
Client rejections and complaints over color shifts
Lost deadlines, trust, and retailer approvals
We fix this with proven consulting and optimization.
Our Expertise & Results
Our primary strength is GMI (Graphic Measures International) consulting—providing full audit preparation, implementation, process controls, and ongoing compliance to satisfy major retailer requirements. This ensures shelf-ready quality, reduces supply-chain risks, minimizes costly audits/rework, and positions clients for premium brand/retailer contracts.
We strengthen this foundation with Idealliance G7 implementation (as certified G7 Experts, including BrandQ frameworks) for device-independent, repeatable color across any print type—delivering documented efficiency gains from real operations and industry benchmarks:
Makeready/setup time reduced by up to 75%
Client rejections dropped by 43% on average
Material savings of 2-5% annually (e.g., $4,000–$10,000 on a $200k budget)
Faster color achievement (hours vs. days/weeks)
Press productivity gains of 25%+ through fewer corrections
These outcomes apply broadly; GMI clients gain additional advantages in compliance, approvals, and high-value work.
Who We Help
For Brands
Your printed materials are a primary touchpoint with customers. Inconsistent color across suppliers, substrates, or regions weakens brand equity and leads to costly reprints and lost sales.
We help brands implement Print Quality Management (PQM) — our flagship custom consulting program. PQM gives you enforceable color standards, supplier qualification and audits, ongoing monitoring systems, and clear accountability so your brand colors remain consistent no matter who prints the job.
For Agencies
You manage creative work that must look perfect across multiple printers and production partners. Color variations between proofs and final output can erode client trust and delay campaigns.
We provide the technical frameworks and specifications you need to protect creative integrity from design through final production.
For Printers
Color-related rework, extended makeready times, and failed audits hurt your margins and reputation.
We help you implement robust color management processes, achieve and maintain GMI and G7 certifications, reduce variability through press fingerprinting, and position your company as a preferred, reliable supplier.
What We Deliver
Print Quality Management (PQM) — Custom brand-side consulting to establish standards, audit suppliers, and maintain consistency.
GMI Certification Support — Full preparation, implementation, and ongoing compliance for printers.
Press Fingerprinting — Create custom profiles to minimize variability across jobs and substrates.
Color Standards & Specifications — Digital libraries, tolerances, and documentation tailored to your needs.
Training & Process Improvement — For both internal teams and supply chain partners.
Next Step
Ready to strengthen your brand’s color consistency with GMI, G7, or PQM?
Use the contact form or call us at (941) 259-2100.