In-plant vs. In-plant

While it’s true that any well-run in-plant can save its parent organization money, in most multiple in-plant situations, it’s likely that even more money could be saved if the different in-plants combined forces.

For example, the University of Texas at Austin ran its Printing Services and Copy Center Services departments separately for nearly 25 years. Five years ago UT merged them, as detailed in our October cover story. Services are now delivered from one unified operation, making it easier and less confusing for customers. And when customers are satisfied, that’s when an in-plant is really providing the most value for its parent organization.