Multi-site corporations generally have to choose between
2 equally unattractive alternatives:
Install multiple card production systems in regional or local offices
This entails the high capital cost of acquiring numerous card production systems,
as well as the cost of training local staff. Generally, headquarters control and
visibility is significantly reduced.

Operate a single centralized production facility at headquarters
This involves the allocation of dedicated staff, with high overhead costs.
Card production requires carefully structured operations, communications, and logistics.
Often, this alternative is slow, inconsistent, & error-prone.

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