How The Business Supplies Group (BSG) scaled their print services using Coreprint Web to Print.
The Business Supplies Group (formerly known as Prism) offers a complete ecosystem of office supplies, interiors, and professional printing services. With a proud history spanning over 150 years in Bristol and the surrounding area, the company has evolved from a local provider into one of the UK’s largest providers of business supplies and services, offering a single-source solution for workplaces nationwide.
By helping organisations simplify their supply chains, BSG enables clients - ranging from local SMEs to massive NHS trusts - to find efficiencies in their purchasing processes and achieve significant cost savings.
The Challenge: Consolidating the Supply Chain
The office solutions market has undergone a radical shift. To reduce administration costs, organisations are moving away from multi-vendor chaos, preferring single-source suppliers for all operational needs.
BSG - operating as Prism at the time - recognised early on that to capture this market, they needed to offer more than just stationery; they needed to provide a sophisticated, scalable print production service. This led to significant investment in state-of-the-art equipment, including a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL75 and a Xerox iGen, making their Bristol facility one of the most advanced in the region.
However, advanced hardware needs advanced software to manage the workflow efficiently.
The Solution: A Decade of Web-to-Print Innovation
BSG was an early adopter of digital procurement, implementing the Vpress' Coreprint solution over ten years ago. This move allowed them to transition from a traditional office supplier to a comprehensive print and logistics partner.
We recognised that to be a true single-source solution for our clients, our ordering technology had to be flawless. We didn’t just buy software; we entered a partnership.
For over a decade, Vpress has supported us far beyond standard technical training. Their team has actually worked alongside us during major new business pitches, providing specialist on-site consultancy to demonstrate the power of the platform to our prospects. That level of commitment is rare.
- VP at The Business Supplies Group (BSG)
The Tech: Integration Builds Growth
The key to BSG’s sustained growth has been the seamless integration of Coreprint into their wider business ecosystem. By utilising the Vpress API module, BSG offers a branded storefront that drives orders directly from their office supplies catalogue - or even a client’s own ERP/CRM platform - straight into their internal Management Information System (MIS).
This automation removes manual touchpoints, reduces human error, and speeds up production times.
Integration is the engine of our growth. With the Vpress API, we can plug our print services directly into our clients' existing systems.
It means an order placed on a client’s internal portal flows instantly to our production floor without friction. The smooth functionality reassures our customers that they are working with a highly efficient, tech-led partner, which is essential for retaining large corporate and public sector contracts.
- VP at The Business Supplies Group (BSG)
The Result: A Future-Proof Partnership
With a robust combination of heavy iron investment and market-leading Web-to-Print software, The Business Supplies Group has strengthened its service offering, securing its place as a leader in the office solutions market just as they did under the Prism banner.
Vpress looks forward to continuing this collaborative effort, helping BSG drive further efficiencies and growth for years to come.
