One request. Multiple suppliers. Direct trade.
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Post a requirement, reach relevant suppliers across the print trade, receive responses and deal directly with the businesses you choose.
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For suppliers, the network provides another route to genuine print opportunities and new trading relationships.
- 0% Commission
- No Subscription
- Direct B2B Trade
Recent requirements
Business Cards — 400gsm
Brochures — A4, 150gsm
Presentation Folders
Top suppliers
Apex Print Solutions
Sydney NSW
Cardinal Litho
Melbourne VIC
Coastal Packaging
Brisbane QLD
Vertex Signage
Perth WA
Find the Capability the Job Requires.
Most print businesses already have suppliers they know and work with. Keep using them. The Print Supplier Network becomes valuable when the requirement goes beyond your existing supply base.
You may need:
- Additional Production Capacity
- A Specialist Process
- Different Equipment
- Trade Production
- A Supplier in Another Location
- Alternative Materials
- Additional Pricing
- A Backup Production Route
Instead of beginning another supplier search from scratch, start with the requirement and let the trade respond.
Your suppliers when you know them. A wider print network when you need it.
One Network. Two Sides.
For Print Buyers
Put the requirement in front of suppliers capable of responding.
Use the network to:
- 01Request supplier pricing
- 02Find additional production capability
- 03Source specialist processes
- 04Find trade suppliers
- 05Cover additional capacity
- 06Compare responses
- 07Build new supplier relationships
Start with what you need — not who you already know.
For Print Suppliers
Make your production capability visible to businesses actively looking for print and related services.
Use the network to:
- 01Receive RFQ opportunities
- 02Respond to relevant requirements
- 03Win new business
- 04Promote products and services
- 05Showcase production capability
- 06Fill available capacity
- 07Build direct relationships with buyers
Turn capability into opportunity.
From Requirement to Direct Trade.
Post the Requirement
A buyer creates an RFQ describing what needs to be produced.
Include:
- Specifications
- Quantities
- Artwork
- Delivery requirements
- Deadlines
- Files and attachments
Relevant Suppliers Are Alerted
Suppliers can be notified when an opportunity matches work they may want to quote.
Alerts can be delivered through:
- Platform Notifications
- SMS
Suppliers Respond
The buyer decides which responses they want to pursue.
Interested suppliers can respond with:
- Pricing
- Lead times
- Questions
- Company information
- Alternative production options
Connect Directly
Buyer and supplier continue the conversation directly.
RFQ → Supplier Alert → Response → Connection → Trade
The network enables the connection.
The commercial relationship remains between buyer and supplier.
Live Activity Across the Print Trade.
Real marketplace activity shows buyers and suppliers what is moving across the network right now.
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Live RFQs
Current print requirements available to suppliers.
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Recent Requirements
Open opportunities with requirement, category, quantity, location, deadline and responses.
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Supplier Activity
Genuine supplier response and participation across the trade.
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Marketplace Listings
Products, services and production capability currently available.
Use the Network When the Job Demands More.
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Additional Capacity
Your existing production route cannot meet the required deadline.
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Specialist Capability
The requirement needs equipment, finishing or expertise outside your usual supply chain.
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Geographic Coverage
Production or fulfilment is required in another location.
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Additional Pricing
You want to compare alternative supplier pricing before committing the work.
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Trade Production
Another print business needs to manufacture part or all of the job.
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Backup Supply
Your normal production route is unavailable or cannot meet the requirement.
The requirement determines the supplier — not the limits of your contact list.
A Marketplace Built Around Print Capability.
The Print Supplier Network is not limited to one-off quotation requests. Suppliers can make their wider capability visible across the marketplace.
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List Products
Show products your business can supply.
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Promote Services
Present printing, finishing, fulfilment and specialist services.
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Showcase Equipment
Make buyers aware of production equipment and capabilities they may be looking for.
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Offer Trade Services
Promote trade-only printing, finishing and specialist production.
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List Surplus Stock
Make paper, materials and other surplus resources available to the trade.
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Promote Specialist Capability
Be discovered for processes and services that may be difficult for buyers to source.
Be found for what you can actually produce and supply.
Browse MarketplaceThe Job Is Yours. The Relationship Is Yours.
The Print Supplier Network is designed to enable the connection — not take a percentage of every transaction.
0% Commission
No percentage is taken from the value of the work you win.
No Subscription
No mandatory monthly subscription simply to participate in the network.
Direct Trade
Buyer and supplier agree pricing, payment, delivery and commercial terms directly.
Pay for What You Use
Selected marketplace actions and services operate on a pay-per-action basis.
Low barrier to entry. No commission on the job.
View Marketplace PricingKeep the Conversation Connected to the Requirement.
Print specifications often need discussion before a supplier can commit to production.
The marketplace allows buyers and suppliers to communicate directly around the opportunity.
- Direct Messaging
- File Exchange
- Specification Discussion
- Pricing Questions
- Lead-Time Discussions
- Voice Calls
- Video Calls
Move from requirement to conversation without losing the context of the job.
Less friction between buyer and supplier.
Source More Than Standard Commercial Print.
The network can support requirements across the wider print and production supply chain.
Commercial Print
Labels
Packaging
Large Format
Signage
Direct Mail
Promotional Products
Apparel & Embroidery
Trade Printing
Specialist Finishing
Paper & Materials
Machinery
Installation Services
Production Capacity
The buyer starts with the requirement.
The network helps expose it to the capability that can fulfil it.
People Still Make the Commercial Decision.
The Print Supplier Network is human-led.
Human-to-human sourcing across the print trade.
- 01Buyers define what they need.
- 02Suppliers decide whether they want to respond.
- 03Businesses discuss the requirement.
- 04People negotiate.
- 05People decide who they want to work with.
- 06And buyer and supplier trade directly.
Print Intelligence is a separate Print MIS product designed around AI-led sourcing and procurement.
A Network Designed Around the Industry It Serves.
Print is not a generic market.
Different processes.
Different specifications.
Different equipment.
Different materials.
Different production methods.
Real manufacturing.
Real deadlines.
Real costs.
Print Management Information Systems has been developing technology around estimating, purchasing, production and workflow since 2003. The Print Supplier Network extends that experience beyond an individual print business and into the wider trade.
Built around print. Built for direct business.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Print Supplier Network?
The Print Supplier Network is a B2B marketplace connecting print buyers with suppliers that can quote, produce or fulfil print and related production requirements.
Why call it the Human Network?
Because the commercial process remains human-led. Buyers post requirements, suppliers respond, both sides communicate directly and the businesses decide whether they want to trade.
Who can use the network?
The network is designed for printers, print brokers, print management companies, agencies, trade suppliers, businesses sourcing print and companies supplying products or services to the print industry.
How do I request supplier pricing?
Post an RFQ containing the specification, quantity, delivery requirements, deadline and relevant files. Suppliers can then respond where they are interested in the opportunity.
How are suppliers notified?
Supplier alerts can be delivered through platform notifications, email, WhatsApp and SMS.
Can suppliers respond directly?
Yes. Suppliers can provide pricing, lead times, questions, alternatives and company information directly against the requirement.
Can buyers and suppliers communicate directly?
Yes. The marketplace supports direct messaging, file exchange and live voice and video communication.
Can I continue using my existing suppliers?
Yes. The network is designed to extend your supplier options, not replace established relationships.
Can suppliers list products and services?
Yes. Suppliers can use marketplace listings to promote products, services, equipment, trade capability, specialist finishing and other print-related resources.
Does the network take commission?
No. The Print Supplier Network does not take a percentage of the value of the job.
Is there a monthly subscription?
No mandatory monthly subscription is required to participate. Selected marketplace actions and services use a pay-per-action model.
Is the Print Supplier Network the same as Print Intelligence?
No. The Print Supplier Network is the human-led network where buyers and suppliers source, respond, communicate and trade directly. Print Intelligence is a separate product focused on AI-led print sourcing and procurement.
Post the Requirement. Let the Print Trade Respond.
Whether you need another quote, specialist capability, additional capacity or an entirely new supplier, start with the work that needs to be produced. For suppliers, make your capability visible and respond when the right opportunity appears.
One request. Multiple suppliers. Direct trade. 0% commission.