Design-to-Print:
Faster, better,
cheaper!

With ROOTS, you can optimize your Design-to-Print (D2P) process – strategically, holistically, technology-driven, and highly efficient.

How does the D2P process become a strategic asset?

Many companies treat the D2P process merely as an operational task. Yet it plays a decisive role in time-to-market, brand consistency, cost efficiency, and compliance.

Between the initial design concept and the printing press, processes are often inefficient, approvals are handled manually, and error risks are high.

Especially when dealing with broad product ranges, multiple languages, and increasing time pressure, clear structures are essential.

ROOTS helps companies set up their D2P processes so that speed meets quality – with organization, technology, and people working together seamlessly.

Faster to Market Shorten time-to-market with high-performance tools and smart decoupling. Greater Brand Consistency Safeguard brand strength end to end—across assortments, markets, and languages. Higher Efficiency Create transparency, focus resources, and tame complexity. Stronger Governance Clearly organize processes, workflows, and accountabilities.

From concept to shelf: Our approach to high efficiency in the Design-to-Print process

Whether new products, relaunches, or regulatory updates: we optimize the entire Design-to-Print process – from the conceptual design phase and agency briefing to the final handover of print-ready files.

D2P Process Diamond Interactive diamond showing four phases of the Design-to-Print process. 1 Understand & Assess 2 Analyze & Structure 3 Optimize & Align 4 Implement & Embed D2P Process

1 Understand & Assess

Lay the groundwork: systematically capture your specific challenges

We start with a discovery call and a concise quick check. We align on target state, maturity, and role expectations—and identify key areas for improvement.

Selected References

Insights into projects where the D2P process was strategically planned, effectively executed, and delivered measurable success.

Packaging and Artwork Management

Industry: Food
Client: Danone

D2P Process

Industry: FMCG
Client: Confidential

Ihr Anspechpartner

Richard Erbler

Mit über 25 Jahren Erfahrung in führenden Marketing- und Managementpositionen – unter anderem als CMO bei OBI sowie in leitenden Rollen bei Coca-Cola, Metro und BAT – kennt Richard Erbler Herausforderungen eines CMO-Wechsels aus eigener Erfahrung. Er hat Markenstrategien entwickelt, internationale Märkte erschlossen und Unternehmen durch digitale Transformationen geführt.

Als Gründer und Geschäftsführer von ROOTS Consultants berät er heute namhafte Kunden wie Lidl, Beiersdorf, Danone und TUI bei der Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Marketingstrategien.

Let’s talk

  • You’re just getting started and want to establish your D2P process?
  • Your process is already in place, but you need support with specific challenges and/or want to optimize it in a targeted way?
  • You’re thinking further or bigger and, for example, want to develop a Design-to-Media process or integrate your D2P more closely and effectively with other marketing processes?

We provide support with analysis, strategy, and planning, and work closely with you on operational implementation.

Your Expert

Andreas Schambeck

Andreas has extensive experience in branding, marketing communications, and, in particular, the entire packaging graphics supply chain. As part of ROOTS, he brings over 30 years of expertise across various industries and target markets. His primary focus is on helping brand owners, consumer goods companies, and retail clients organize their marketing ecosystem for greater agility, efficiency, and consistency.