After a detailed self examination, the in-plant for the American Academy of Family Physicians made some major improvements to its operational health. It’s now more productive, efficient and cost effective than ever.

By Dawn Greenlaw-Scully

The print shop cohabitates with Mailing Services in a 3,050-square-foot area. Printing and mailing also share 500 square feet of additional storage space with the shipping and receiving department.

"The storage area is usually packed during busy times with product waiting to go on the [mailing] equipment and with completed pallets and cages ready to be delivered," acknowledges Parkison.