This paper identifies the drivers that enable spectral reproduction today and have the ability to increase its usage in the future. Different use cases of spectral reproduction in the field of colour imaging are discussed along with some of the possible workflows. Some workflows are further divided into input, spectral processing and output units as an example, such that the individual spectral processing units that can be encoded in an ICC profile can be identified. It also gives a map of how some common processing elements can be connected in order to constitute a spectral reproduction system.