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Taking Print Way Further: Kodak Has Changed the Print Industry
April 3, 2018
Author: Brad Kruchten On February 28, Kodak hosted approximately 220 guests in the company's Rochester headquarters for its first ever Taking Print Further event. Printers, industry analysts, media, and influencers from around the world convened for a two-day forum featuring the latest Kodak technology innovations that are pushing what's possible in the process free, digital, and functional printing categories. Two fantastic keynote speakers... Read More
5 Tips for InterTech Technology Award Hopefuls
March 21, 2018
Printing Industry of America is currently seeking the next wave of print and graphic arts technologies for the 2018 InterTech(tm) Technology Awards. If your company has a truly innovative technology set to impact the printing industry, here are five tips to help you optimize your entry: Highlight Innovation Relevancy The InterTech(tm) Technology Awards focus on honoring those technologies considered to make a significant advancement... Read More
Could your business use a checkup?
February 23, 2018
Just like your physical health, it's important to keep your business in good health as well. A Financial Performance Assessment (FPA) from the Center for Print Economics and Management is a way to do just that. Unlike a trip to the doctor, the FPA is painless for you--simply fill out a confidential questionnaire, then our team will get to work behind the scenes, building a report customized for your business. Your personalized FPA will examine... Read More
Empowering Education with eLearning
January 24, 2018
Corporate eLearning has grown 900% in the past 18 years, largely driven by the continual need to keep workers on top of rapidly changing standards and innovation across a variety of industries. This shift is no stranger to the print industry and requires reliable, on-demand knowledge just a few clicks away. PIA recently relaunched our iLearning Center, an included member benefit for all Printing Industries of America printers. Offering... Read More
Spoilage - My Thoughts
November 16, 2017
I recently received a poll from Printing Industries of America that touches a subject I'm very passionate about--spoilage. Because of my interest in this subject, I wanted to take the opportunity to re-post that poll here and then add some of my own thoughts. Spoilage: Are you lagging or leading? When it comes to spoilage, chances are it's not at the top of your mind every day. However, spoilage numbers are actually a key factor in running a... Read More
2017 Print & Packaging Legislative Summit Recap
June 26, 2017
The 2017 Print & Packaging Legislative Summit took Capitol Hill by storm on June 20 and June 21. More than 50 representatives of the print and packaging industry took their message to the lawmakers. This year's agenda called for greater emphasis on topics such as workforce development, tax reform, smarter regulation, postal reform, and health care reform. This year's Summit kicked off with a partner luncheon with the National Association of... Read More
5 Things to Look for in a Credit Card Processor
April 25, 2017
Choosing a credit card processor for your business is an extremely important decision. After all, they are handling your customer's sensitive data and YOUR MONEY. Here are 5 things to look for when choosing a credit card processor: 1. Customer Service Many processors have taken a shortcut by contracting out their customer support. You don't want that. You want to dial a specific number and be routed immediately to a live person who can... Read More
Are You Using the Right Mix of Ingredients?
March 30, 2017
This post was submitted by 2017 Continuous Improvement Conference sponsor, Heidelberg. Now more than ever, having a resource available to answer or work through a consumable issue is vital to a printer's success. The days of "hang and bang" are dwindling. With the new technologies available to printers, like LED, low energy UV, and the assortment of custom presses, more and more printers need an expert resource to help maximize their production... Read More
Is Your Workflow Optimized?
March 28, 2017
This post was submitted by 2017 Continuous Improvement Conference sponsor, Heidelberg. Today, most print shops have an up-to-date estimating system and prepress workflow. However, many are not taking full advantage of its capabilities. How is your workflow utilized? Consider this scenario: A request for quote (RFQ) comes in with some major information missing such as delivery date, color, or even the exact quantity. Your sales representative... Read More
Cost Per Sheet Is Key
March 10, 2017
Why do you buy capital equipment? Hopefully, your answer is to make as much profit as possible from that purchase. Many think profit potential is related to the price of the equipment, but that couldn't be further from the truth! To justify a 25% price premium, you only need about 9% more output for the same cost per sheet --yes, 9%! This is because finance and depreciation only account for 30% of your budgeted hourly rate (BHR). The rest of... Read More
