Vantage has rolled out a major update designed to make working with installation subcontractors even easier for print and sign shops. The release brings new and improved features to support every step of the vendor relationship.
Vantage, the installation management software built for the wide-format print and signage industry, has announced a major update for print shops working with external vendors.
Roksoliana Sydorska, Product and Operations Lead at Vantage, says, “We often hear from our users how much they love the simplicity Vantage brings to working with external subcontractors, just like with their in-house teams.”
This latest release brings together everything print and sign shops already rely on in Vantage—streamlining job scheduling, keeping communication crystal clear, and reducing manual admin. And introduces even more new features to manage every part of the vendor relationship.
Roksoliana adds, “Smooth subcontractor operations don’t end with job assignment. True efficiency comes from having clarity and control over every part of vendor relationships. Our latest release brings just that, a centralized and easy-to-use platform to manage your vendor network, from onboarding crews to collecting and approving invoices.”
Bring vendors into one workspace
Print and sign shops that manage their vendor network in spreadsheets often spend hours filling in and updating details. And even then, the smallest change means more edits, resending files, and ensuring everyone is on the right version.
“With Vantage, everything you need to know about your vendors lives in one place,” says Roksoliana. “Where they’re based, what kind of work you use them for, and useful documents like contracts and certifications. So when it’s time to assign work, you can quickly find the right crew, with the right experience, close to the job.”
Check vendor availability
To keep projects on track, you need to know exactly who’s doing what, where, and when. But in reality, that often turns into chasing updates instead of getting answers, putting on-time delivery at risk.
Vantage lets you plan jobs ahead without all the back-and-forth.
“What really stood out to us with Vantage was the calendar view. We can see what our internal teams are doing and our subcontractors, all on one screen,” says Hannah Attfield, Installation Manager at Moss UK.
Get sign-offs happen faster
Print and sign shops often send out post-installation forms to confirm the job was done correctly. But these forms often miss key details and are easy to overlook, leading to delays and extra back-and-forth for installation managers.
With Vantage, you can create custom checklists based on the type of work the vendor completed, so you always get the information you actually need.
“Right after the job’s done, you get a report with photos of the installation, so you know it meets your expectations and can sign off on the job faster. And if something’s off, scheduling a revisit takes just two clicks,” says Roksoliana.
Submit and approve invoices
When it comes to invoicing, every sub has their own way of doing things—different formats, tools, and timelines. It can slow things down and make it harder to stay on top of job costs.
Now, managing vendor invoices happens directly in Vantage.
“Each invoice is linked to the jobs your subcontractor completed, including receipts for any extras,” says Roksoliana. “All you need to do is review and approve the invoice. Vantage handles the rest and automatically notifies your accounts team.”
“Because every part of vendor performance—availability, issues, job history, and expenses—is tracked in one system, it’s easy to see what’s profitable, where issues are coming up, and make smarter decisions about how to set up future jobs for success,” she adds.
For more info on Vantage, visit vantage.software