Optimize Your Workflow
Most, if not all, of the workflow software solutions that exist today were designed to address the requirements of mid- to large-size production organizations like commercial printers, newspapers, etc. In many cases this software was initially developed to address the needs of a specific company, and then adapted to the wider audience. These solutions include Agfa ApogeeX, Dalim Twist, EskoArtworks Nexus and Backstage, Kodak Prinergy and Xerox FreeFlow. And each of these solutions may have separate options you can choose to build the system from. At a very basic level, most of these solutions offer a communication bridge for your customer, preflight, RIP, proof and plate.
David Zwang specializes in production optimization, strategic business planning, market analysis, and related services to companies in the vertical media communications market. He can be reached at david@zwang.com.