by: Renée Varella To meet customer demand for greater value, the quest for creative paper-handling and finishing technologies continues to accelerate. Advanced levels of automation remain key, shortening changeover times, reducing errors and labor costs, and providing more flexibility. Increased collaboration between conventional post press vendors and manufacturers of digital … [Read more...] about Innovations In Collating Equipment
2008 Fall
10 Steps to Providing Fulfillment Services
by: Tom Quinn, Mailing & Fulfillment Service Association (MFSA) In the Summer 2008 issue, I discussed the potential benefits that might be realized through the addition of mailing and fulfillment services to a bindery operation. This article outlines the "How To" - a step-by-step process to starting a fulfillment operation. The following steps are presented in what is … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Providing Fulfillment Services
80 Years Young at Dekker Bookbinding
by: Dianna Brodine The printed word has staying power. It can convey thoughts and action through the simple process of putting pen to paper, with ideas enduring for centuries - or as long as the paper remains undamaged. However, in the process of binding paper together, a series of thoughts and actions can be created "a story can be told" generations can be affected – and the … [Read more...] about 80 Years Young at Dekker Bookbinding
Cover Materials Go ‘Green’
by: Dianna Brodine Concern grows daily over the state of our natural resources and the impact is being felt in the printing industry. Driven by consumer desire for products that are "green," companies are taking action to utilize forest and water resources in a responsible manner. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) advocates for sustainable forestry and is leading the … [Read more...] about Cover Materials Go ‘Green’
Cutting for Efficiency
by: Rob Kuehl, Director of Product Management, Heidelberg USA, Inc. Don Quixote had Sancho Panza. Batman had Robin. Even the Lone Ranger had Tonto in his hour of need. Like these famous pairs, automated cutter workflows are more efficient and more productive with a partner - paper-handling peripherals. Nothing is more fundamental to the success of a job than the efficient … [Read more...] about Cutting for Efficiency
7 Keys to Creating a Customer-Focused Culture – Walking the Talk of Your Mission Statement
by Jeff Mowatt "I'm just doing this until something better comes along - like retirement!" If that sums up the attitude held by some of your employees, then imagine the negative impact on teamwork, productivity and especially customer loyalty. Chances are that you, as a business manager or owner, are committed to satisfying customers. But what are you doing about employees who … [Read more...] about 7 Keys to Creating a Customer-Focused Culture – Walking the Talk of Your Mission Statement