Business Management - Operations

Top 3 OSHA Violations Revealed
October 2, 2024 at 9:35 am

Every year, OSHA announces the top 10 frequently cited workplace violations. Here are the top 3 violations for the printing industry.

Is a Lean Business Model For Me?
July 30, 2024 at 3:25 pm

A lean business model is a strategy that aims to increase value and minimize waste by improving business operations and processes.

In-plant at Illegal Cannabis Shop Busted by NYPD
July 17, 2024 at 9:47 am

An illegal pot shop in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, shut down by the New York City Sheriff's Office, was printing its own packaging and labels for products.

IPMA Report: How to Audit Your In-plant
July 10, 2024 at 10:31 am

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.

Measurement: The First Step Toward Improvement
June 21, 2024 at 11:33 am

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.

IPMA Report: Relocating an In-plant
June 21, 2024 at 11:28 am

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.

Tips for Buying the Right Wide-Format Cutting System
May 8, 2024 at 12:46 pm

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.