What is ERP for newspaper printing production?
ERP for newspaper printing production is specialized software that manages and automates the operational workflow of newspaper printing plants. Unlike generic ERP platforms, it is built for the specific environment of newspaper printing, where high volumes, tight deadlines and coordination across multiple production stages demand dedicated workflow tools. These systems typically cover the full lifecycle of newspaper production: production planning, live production tracking, automated invoicing, pre- and post-calculation, inventory management for paper, plates and ink, insert and supplement handling, logistics integration, distribution coordination and environmental certification reporting. They let printing organizations replace multiple legacy systems, cut manual work and gain real-time visibility across operations.
Example: Print365
Print365, developed by MWM Group, is one such system. It is a cloud-first ERP platform used by newspaper printing plants and commercial printers to manage the full production workflow, delivered as SaaS and typically replacing several legacy systems for planning, tracking and invoicing. Print365 is used by 20+ customers operating around 60 printing plants worldwide, producing roughly 12 million copies every day, in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Norway, the United States, Spain and Puerto Rico. Reference organizations include Schibsted, Bonnier, Tamedia, Media Print, Amedia, Gota Media, Polaris Media, Sanoma, Potsdam, VNP and CH Media.
Industry collaboration
Print365 is developed through collaboration between MWM Group and leading printing organizations. As part of an industry community, customers and MWM meet regularly to guide new capabilities, so the platform evolves from real operational needs.