Business Management - Industry Trends

PRINTING United Alliance Cancels 2021 In-Person Expo
August 31, 2021 at 4:31 pm

PRINTING United, scheduled to take place Oct. 6-8, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., has been cancelled. PRINTING United 2022 will take place in Las Vegas on Oct. 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

GPO Mourns Passing of Former Public Printer
August 27, 2021 at 10:55 am

William “Bill” J. Boarman, who served as Public Printer of the U.S. Government Publishing Office, passed away this week at the age of 75. Boarman served as the Nation’s 26th Public Printer after being appointed by President Barack Obama.

Collaboration and Automation: Not Mutually Exclusive
August 25, 2021 at 10:53 am

Though automation and collaboration are often viewed as diametrically opposed because collaboration increases human touches, while automation eliminates them, the reality is we need to increase both of them in every step of the workflow and from every participant.

Don’t Hire Jerks
August 6, 2021 at 11:37 am

I was once asked at a leadership seminar for the key to attracting and retaining superior talent. “Don’t hire jerks” was my reply. That got a quick laugh but a serious and robust discussion on the topic ensued. Is your hiring process robust enough to spot “jerks?"

Fulfillment Brings Business During Slow Times
August 4, 2021 at 10:44 am

Fulfillment and shipping services are generating much-needed revenue for in-plants, while enhancing the value they bring to their parent organizations.

New Members Join PRINTING United Alliance Suppliers and Manufacturers Council
August 4, 2021 at 9:51 am

PRINTING United Alliance announces the appointment of its 2021-22 Suppliers and Manufacturers Council. This group of industry leaders advises the association on issues and trends related to the future success of the printing industry at large and represents a cross-section of all market segments.