The FM Challenge
A realistic look at the challenges in-plants face from facilities management companies and how they must adapt to survive.
It is not uncommon for commercial printers to deal with inconsistent demand, enjoying eight great months of work, then having to contend with several mediocre months. Often they use those slow periods to crank up their marketing efforts. Unfortunately, not all in-plants recognize the importance of sales and marketing to help increase their equipment utilization during slow times.
Howie Fenton is an independent consultant who focuses on analyzing/benchmarking the performance of printing operations. Fenton helps companies use metrics, best practices and workflow strategies to streamline operations. Call (720) 872-6339 or email howie@howiefentonconsulting.com
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