Preparing for 2013
Though the economy is slowly recovering, parent organizations continue to focus on reducing overhead. In-plants must remain vigilant for ways to decrease the cost of manufacturing, measure improvements and respond to customers' changing needs.
In fact, strategic planning is beginning to emerge as a trend among industry leaders. In the 2012 NAPL State of the Industry Report, 10th Edition, we asked survey participants what they learned going through this recession. Their answers:
- Be prepared for change and adjust quickly: 69%
- Understand your customers' problems and solve them: 65%
- We can't stand still, satisfied with past accomplishments: 54%
- Always be looking for fresh ideas and new talent: 50%
- Strategic planning is a must: 49%
To learn more about how to measure and increase in-plant productivity and value, download the free NAPL white paper, "How to Improve In-Plant Performance," at www.napl.org/Publications/White-Papers.
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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