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.
Operational Excellence
Does that mean you can sit back and relax while you wait for things to improve? No, we are still struggling through cyclical and structural changes that are reducing the demand for printed products. The cyclical changes are tied to the slowly healing economy, while structural changes come from technologies that are disruptive to the printing industry, such as the Internet/e-mail, smart phones and e-books, all growing in popularity and reach.
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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