When Disaster Strikes

Despite its best efforts, though, the in-plant did not return to normal after the fire. Printing is now bought outside using a bid process. The in-plant no longer has a traditional pressroom—it handles xerography and digital printing. Color work is now outsourced to vendors.

One thing is certain, you can never predict what effect a major disaster will have on your operation. In fact, in rare cases, there may be an inadvertent positive side. Just ask Brad Johnson at Gustavus Adolphus College.