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“DynamicsPrint® with IMP is the heart of our planning estimations and imposition systems.
Estimating has become an important science. Our young estimators can deliver accurate plans just as an experienced estimator, with loads of experience, would.”
Angel Viveros, Estimation Manager
Foli De Mexico, Mexico
“The reason we chose DP was because it’s an industry solution which solves many of the problems we had in the standard Microsoft Dynamics setup. Also, there was demand from the management to have final costing, which was also a major challenge in the standard Dynamics solution.
DynamicsPrint® also helps us greatly with scheduling and shop floor management. The data gathered gives us great insights, and results in a much more cost-efficient production.”
Jochem Sants, Project Manager
Van der Most, Heerde, Netherlands
“The professional and highly skilled DynamicsPrint® team led the implementation to develop the expertise internally at DCM with a team of Subject Matter Experts from each of the specialized print production areas. DynamicsPrint’s expertise regarding the system and the industry was instrumental to ensuring the configurations were done properly. As this is a highly configurable solution, the approach and implementation was very well structured and ensured that the team worked from the basic setups to the more complex setups with a pace that was manageable and retainable.
DynamicsPrint® adjusted the resource requirements to accommodate both technical and functional areas of expertise as needed throughout the project, providing best practice directives to ensure that the proper approach was being followed.”
Karen Redfern, VP Operations Technology
DCM, Canada
“I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with DynamicsPrint® and the support you have given KP San Leandro since our launch. The seemingly endless set of tools available really help us run and improve our business.
The visibility into job statuses, P&L, and the ability to create and manage cues that give our team a personalized look into their own area of responsibility have become essential to our business model. I can’t even imagine going back to our old system. Thanks to the DynamicsPrint® team for all your help and support.”
Mark Floyd, Division Director
KP Corp. San Leandro, USA
The labels and packaging market is entering a more deliberate stage of evolution. As highlighted in Keypoint Intelligence’s 2026 Labels & Packaging Predictions, industry participants are shifting from experimentation to disciplined execution.
Economic uncertainty and competitive pressure are reshaping how strategic decisions are made. Growth is still a priority, but the path to achieving it is becoming more selective, measured, and performance-driven.
Digital Adoption Has Matured
Digital print adoption has moved beyond the “possibility phase.” Converters are no longer focused on what digital enables in theory. Instead, they are asking more operationally grounded questions:
Can this platform handle sustained production load?
How reliably does it perform?
Does it scale efficiently?
How well does it integrate with existing systems?
Systems positioned purely for specialty or low-volume work still have value, but they are no longer driving the market forward. Digital is increasingly evaluated as a core production strategy rather than an alternative process.
Brand Owners Are Driving Acceleration
Brand participation in production strategy is deepening, particularly in labels and corrugated packaging. Expectations now extend beyond visual quality to include:
Speed and responsiveness
Data transparency
Supply chain visibility
Operational accountability
Where brand engagement intensifies, digital integration typically accelerates. This dynamic is reshaping production planning across the segment.
Software and Integration Are Emerging Constraints
As volumes and complexity increase, fragmented technology stacks become more difficult to manage. Separate systems across estimating, prepress, production, finishing, and finance introduce inefficiencies that scale with growth.
In 2026, integration is not primarily about innovation, it is about removing friction. Many organizations recognize the need for unified systems. The challenge lies in execution.
Capital Investment Is More Selective
Investment activity continues, but scrutiny has intensified. Projects must address clearly defined operational issues. Capacity bottlenecks, labor shortages, cost pressure and so forth, before moving forward.
Curiosity and experimentation are no longer sufficient justification. Every investment must demonstrate measurable value.
For OEMs and solution providers, differentiation is evolving as well. Buyers are evaluating how well entire portfolios. Hardware, software, services, and consumables all work together over time. Cohesion increasingly influences long-term decisions.
AI Introduces a Strategic Gap
Artificial intelligence adds another layer of complexity. Brand owners are embedding AI into analytics, forecasting, and planning at an accelerated pace. Converter adoption, however, remains more cautious, shaped by operational realities and risk management.
This mismatch in adoption speed is already influencing expectations around agility and responsiveness, and it will not resolve automatically.
The message for 2026 is clear: the pressure points are visible. The advantage lies in how deliberately and realistically they are addressed.
The next phase of growth in labels and packaging will not be defined by dramatic technology leaps, but by disciplined integration, performance-based investment, and operational clarity.
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