Business Management - Industry Trends

Wide-Format 101: Strategies for Success
August 28, 2019 at 4:02 pm

Essential learning for any company seeking to get started — or expand — in wide-format inkjet printing. This exclusive half-day session, held the day before PRINTING United opens, provides practical information from wide-format experts. Come to learn, bring your questions and leave with the info you need to move forward.

SGIA Awards 2019 Product of the Year Winners
August 27, 2019 at 3:52 pm

The SGIA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Product of the Year Competition, all produced by PRINTING United exhibitors and available for sale in 2019. The measurement reports were produced by the Sonoco Institute at Clemson University, and will be on display in the Awards Gallery at PRINTING United.

Registration Now Open for THREADX 2020
August 21, 2019 at 12:54 pm

Designed by SGIA's Apparel Decorators Committee, the THREADX conference will focus on higher-level issues in the apparel industry, delving into challenging operational questions, and equipping attendees with ideas and strategies to help move their businesses forward.

3D Printing: What’s the Status?
August 16, 2019 at 12:31 pm

3D printing made a big splash a few years back. Now that some time has passed, we checked in with some of the early adopters to see how they fared.

John Stephenson Earns IPMA's CGCM Designation
August 14, 2019 at 10:16 am

Delaware River Port Authority Printing Services Reproduction Technician John C. Stephenson, who has worked in the printing industry since he was 16 years old, has achieved the designation of Certified Graphic Communications Manager from IPMA.

In-plant Self-Assessment
August 2, 2019 at 8:32 am

To grow your in-plant, you need a strong operation, a plan, and sales resources to implement your plan. At the IPMA 2019 conference, Consultant Greg Cholmondeley told in-plant managers how to assess their strengths and stay healthy.

The Unstoppable Move to Less Paper
July 30, 2019 at 2:10 pm

Each year, the U.S. Postal Service reports a steady decline in First Class Mail. Decreasing volumes combined with faster equipment means there’s too much production capacity in the industry. In a new blog, Mark Fallon, president and CEO of The Berkshire Co., looks into this unstoppable trend.

Panel of Managers Discusses Best Practices
July 30, 2019 at 2:09 pm

At the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association conference in Louisville, Ky., an informative panel discussion on leveraging best practices to increase value featured three leading in-plant managers and a consultant. The panel discussed a range of topics, from providing value and outsourcing, to growth, change, and technology.