Business Management - Operations

Operational Performance: Don’t Track it Manually
July 8, 2020 at 12:06 pm

While reducing production costs and improving efficiency are key business initiatives for in-plants, almost half track their operational key performance indicators manually. It's imperative to automate both the production process and the data collection to effectively manage a print shop.

Doing the Right Thing Right
July 1, 2020 at 12:32 pm

To be successful, you need to be a leader and a manager. Practicing management without leadership, or leadership without management is a recipe for failure. Here are some things to consider.

GPO Resumes Passport and Manufacturing Operations
June 26, 2020 at 10:25 am

The U.S. Government Publishing Office has revealed its GPOSAFE plan for returning to work, which outlines the agency’s strategy to ramp up productivity while making necessary changes to protect GPO teammates.

Data is Critical to Your In-plant’s Survival
June 26, 2020 at 10:05 am

Decision-makers are now facing difficult choices. Now more than ever, in-plants must identify key performance indicators and leverage data to justify their existence.

Life After COVID-19 (Part 1)
June 26, 2020 at 9:57 am

The repercussions from COVID-19 will be felt for a long time to come. What will your in-plant look like in the months ahead as we continue to live with the coronavirus? And which changes will be permanent? Here’s part one of an in-depth report on the future of in-plant printing.

Resolving COVID-19 Staffing and Delivery Challenges
June 24, 2020 at 1:33 pm

In a new blog on the RSA website, Consultant Howie Fenton discusses some of the lessons in-plants have learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they can better prepare for the future.

Verso to Close Two Mills Due to Reduced Paper Demand
June 12, 2020 at 10:48 am

To offset unprecedented market decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to reposition the company for future success, Verso Corp., has announced that it will indefinitely idle paper mills in Duluth, Minn., and Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Online In-plant 'Conference' Off to a Great Start
June 10, 2020 at 9:25 am

This week, the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association has been holding a series of webinars to present in-plants with information and advice intended for sessions at its canceled conference. It was the first chance many in-plants have had during the pandemic to see and hear from their fellow managers.