X-Rite releases next-generation ColorCert ScoreCard Server

Used by leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands as part of their brand quality control programs, this new release now offers print suppliers greater visibility into their press and production facilities to quickly identify color-related issues, optimize production processes, and improve color quality scores.

‘With the redesigned ColorCert ScoreCard Server, we are extending and expanding our statistical analysis capabilities to help converters elevate color performance and drive process improvements,’ said Cindy Cooperman, vice president of brand global strategic accounts at X-Rite. ‘Now brands and print suppliers can use ColorCert ScoreCard Server to access unbiased quality results and collaborate on the packaging production workflow by seeing every color metric and identifying areas for improvement. This strengthens the print supplier and brand relationship while improving efficiencies.’

Part of the ColorCert Suite, the ScoreCard Server provides an overall view of print quality and color performance in an easy-to-understand single number score. The redesigned version features a new interface that allows converters to configure dashboards and create automated quality reports tailored for their daily print production meetings.

Using a cloud-based platform, pre-media and production managers have real-time visibility into color performance across all brand customers, presses and production facilities. 

Advanced analytics allow managers to drill down into specific jobs, compare color quality between print and packaging component runs, and uncover trends over time. This level of visibility enables operators to identify causes of color problems related to ink, press, or plate, adjust, and act on preventative maintenance issues to avoid unexpected downtime.