LA In-plant Makes a Change for the Greener
Since the Océ equipment was installed, Reprographics has not sent any digital printing to outside vendors. The shop no longer stocks new forms and is in the process of eliminating most of the remaining inventory of existing forms.
Using the new Océ equipment, the in-plant has moved 80 percent of its work from press to digital. This allowed the shop to utilize employees in other areas. For example, one press operator was reassigned to the front office due to her expertise in customer service. The integrated inline bindery features on the Océ machines have reduced the need for additional bindery personnel and equipment, allowing the shop to eliminate two bindery positions due to retirement.
Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.
