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.

Spectrophotometer measuring color on printed press sheet during calibration for consistent print quality
Handheld spectrophotometer scanning CMYK color chart on printed materials for GMI certification and accuracy
Spectrophotometer measuring color on CMYK test chart during print calibration process, showing GMI compliance data on screen

Who This Helps

Brands & Agencies

Protect perception and budgets with consistent color across campaigns and suppliers. Our GMI expertise delivers packaging/retailer compliance for stronger shelf presence, fewer reprints, faster approvals, and higher marketing ROI; G7 ensures accurate reproduction for direct mail, collateral, or multi-channel work.

Print Quality Management (PQM)

For brands that need complete, enforceable color consistency across global suppliers, multiple print processes, and complex substrates, we deliver a full Print Quality Management (PQM) program. This customized system locks in your exact brand colors and tolerances, reduces variations, and gives you ongoing control—exactly like the programs used by major CPG brands.

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Print Service Providers

Gain a competitive edge with reliable quality. We audit and optimize your operation to eliminate variability. GMI certification consulting prepares you for audits on process colors, print capability, and quality systems—positioning you for premium brand/retailer contracts and higher-value jobs; G7 implementation reduces internal rework and boosts efficiency.

Our Color Management Services Include

Next Step

Ready to eliminate color guesswork and costly reruns? Reach out to talk about your workflow—we can review your challenges and share insights on improving color accuracy and efficiency.

Call (941) 259-2100 or click the button below.