Finishing The Job?The Right Way

Still, Flinn says that's not enough; factor in the cost of producing sub-par work and losing customers, he says.

"In this light, the question isn't, 'can I afford a suction-feed collator?,' " he says. "It is, 'can I afford not to have one?' "

What To Look For

O.K. You've got the green light from management to update your shop and purchase a collator. Now here comes the hard part: which one do you choose? Here are some tips from vendors to help you get the best deal for your money.