What is the optimal reporting structure for an in-plant? To determine this, several strategic questions need to be addressed, such as whether the in-plant manages the fleet or handles print procurement.
When senior administrators reviewed my in-plant and I needed a consultant, the only name other in-plant managers suggested was Ray Chambers. He helped me reframe how I approach my work and made me a better manager.
Fueled by the pandemic, industry consultants have recently been promoting the outsourcing of in-plant work. Here's a strategy to prepare for such discussions.
There are several reasons in-plants give for not having up-to-date and relevant strategic plans, but all of them are bogus, says Analyst Greg Cholmondeley.
Every year that I moderate an ideal panel session at the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association conference I get some great ideas from the panelists. This year, the session was called "Winning In-plant Ideas” and featured three healthcare in-plant leaders.
Although the business of higher education continues to be revolutionized by digital technology, print and mail are still very much a part of day-to-day operations. Who should be responsible for producing this print collateral, an in-plant or an outside firm?
I recently moderated a panel discussion by in-plant managers who shared their thoughts about why they are front runners and how they showcase their wins.
Frisco Independent School District's in-plant turned the launch of a testimonial video into an awareness, promotional and employee-engagement opportunity during in-plant awareness month.
We live in an age of data. It influences nearly every business decision that gets made. Embracing data and analytics in your in-plant is an important way to express the value you bring — in terms that data-minded decision makers can appreciate.
Organizations where management makes unstructured, random visits to the shop floor tend to be more efficient and enjoy greater morale.
