When you standardize how you process jobs you remove many of the variables in print production. Workflow systems can do this for you.

By James Lockman

In practical terms, JDF is a digital job jacket that makes digital workflow systems possible. Consequently, the vast majority of systems not only use JDF and JMF internally, but also accept JDF files as digital job tickets. Both Adobe Acrobat and QuarkXPress make JDF files that can be read by JDF compliant systems. Agfa :ApogeeX
:ApogeeX is a modular workflow system that lets you select the pieces you need to make your workflow more efficient. Coupled with Agfa’s Delano project management front end, :ApogeeX is a powerful, full-featured workflow control system for both CSRs and prepress staff.