This post summarizes the current state of the in-plant Industry, describes three long-lasting adverse effects that will persist, and offer strategies to help you reduce the impact of these challenges.
Read this In-Plant Graphics research report from a survey of nearly 200 in-plant respondents to learn how software has improved in-plant operations and the challenges that in-plants face implementing software. Software discussed includes Web to print, VDP, production print workflow software, and more. Also read about workflow automation levels, and the top workflow bottlenecks and workflow initiatives. This research project was made possible by Rochester Software Associates.
In the July issue of In-Plant Graphics Magazine (IPG), editor Bob Neubauer wrote an article entitled, "In-plant Research: IPG vs IPMA — Who Is Right?" The article compared results from a recent IPMA (In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association) survey, "State of the In-Plant Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and Outlook" to results from the IPG biennial
The webinar covers Citrus College's path to Web to print, its decision to pull the plug on a dysfunctional system and start from scratch, and the ups downs along the way. The presentation offers a frank look at the times the higher ed in-plant veered off course, and how it was able to gain its footing. Today, 80% of print orders are submitted online.
The print shop in the Sheboygan Area School District was drowning in paper requisitions and a manual print request process that caused daily re-work, while the school district was facing a deficit. Learn how this K-12 in-plant is saving the district precious budget dollars– over $100,000 annually– while securing their future with WebCRD, Web to print.
One of the top three in-plants in the US, Progressive shares a 7-step framework they use to determine the optimal balance of in-house and outsourced work; how to analyze the entire project workflow, equipment and software; benefits of utilizing the framework, including improved cost, turnaround and brand control; and key insights like the importance of data.
As the first university in the country to implement Web to print software for faculty, staff and students, Villanova knows the critical areas to address for a successful implementation after a purchase decision. Learn the importance of: identifying key players, an implementation plan, knowing your "sweet spot," marketing, branding and reporting.
Part two of a webinar series highlighting the experiences of how in-plants, UPMC and Penn State University, use Web to print technology to steer operational success. InfoTrends President, Jeff Hayes moderates and presents in-plant research.
Part one of a webinar series highlighting the experiences of UPMC and Penn State University to achieve and attain success with their Web to print implementations.
Learn from two top in-plants how you can leverage workflow automation software to keep costs low, facilitate savings, increase business, and add new services.
Hear in-plant expert Bob Neubauer's insights, statistics, and discussion of new services that are increasing in-plant revenue, adding value and justifying operations.