Business Management - Operations

The recent In-plant Printing and Mailing Association conference was chock full of valuable sessions for in-plants. One of the most relevant was a presentation by consultant Howie Fenton in which he revealed some of his methods for assessing and improving in-plant operations.

As the saying goes, "What gets measured, gets done." Organizations seeking improvement need to accurately assess both their operations and their culture. Here are some good places to start.

In one session at the recent IPMA conference, managers of Blue Valley School District’s in-plant detailed how they were able to get their Overland Park, Kansas, district to approve a new printing facility.

Determining the optimal mix of cutters takes time and effort. Every print business has different requirements, and hundreds of types and sizes of finishing devices are available to meet them.

International Paper and DS Smith have agreed on the terms of a recommended all-share combination for sustainable packaging solutions.

New Director Sherri Isbell has more than 30 years of experience at OU and has been an integral part of the senior management team for more than 20 years.

As part of its ongoing reinvention, Xerox nominated seven new candidates for election to the company’s Board of Directors.

Frank Mallozzi will lead Konica Minolta’s industrial print channel, which includes the company’s high-speed inkjet, labeling, and embellishment businesses.

According to a recent report in PrintNews, Brother Industries has lodged a hostile offer to purchase Roland DG, Japan-based parent company of Roland DGA.

To combat low humidity levels, Missouri State University’s in-plant just installed a pair of portable humidifiers. Despite one foggy mishap, the systems are making a world of difference.