The Future of the Supply Chain Is (Almost) Here

According to Weinstein, in addition to preflighting, soft proofing and utilizing software that enables shared knowledge between various departments’ workflow systems, Cengage also has realized production efficiencies through standardized software coding, scripting to verify code consistency, automated page make-up, and scripts that allow easy re-use of archived content. “Aside from creating what you think is the most efficient way to work internally, you must choose the right partner vendors,” he adds. “These vendors must understand what you are trying to do and be able to work with software and workflows that you choose; but they must also be nimble enough to respond to the unexpected ups and downs of your volume.”