Print On Demand is about using technology to put your customers’ needs’ first.That’s one reason in-plants have taken the lead.

By Vic Barkin

3. Improved customer service

4. Ease of use and customization

5. Increased processing and delivery speed

JIT manufacturing (the end-to-end process) is a big part of what POD represents. Many in-plants have been early adopters of various flavors of JIT. In part, because of the availability of existing IT departments for deep-pocketed expertise and support, in-plants have been perfectly poised to dive into the POD waters.

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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.

In-Plants and POD: Ahead of the Curve