1. at Graph Expo, 2003

2. Goals Standardize job planning and layout procedures Re-purpose data – eliminate data entry errors and reduce the redundancy associated with job specifications Integrate job planning with the pre-press department Develop a CIM workflow for our plant

3. Starting Point Where in the printing process could we capture accurate, re-usable production data that could easily be exported for re-use? The Imposition Layout

5. The Imposition Layout Knows: Trim sizes Signature marks, color bar, etc. Fold data Lap size Gripper Sheet size

6. Advantages of Using Layouts For Integrated Manufacturing The layouts are process dependant – not job dependant. UpFront creates a library of re- usable plans and layouts is created. These layouts can easily be re-used for new jobs.

7. Imposition Layout Integration UpFront layout is exported into Preps UpFront layout is exported to the flat bed cutter UpFront layout is exported to the saddle stitcher

8. Generating Job File - Preps

9. Generating Job File - Cutter

10. Generating Job File - Saddle Stitcher

11. Exporting Files To File Server PPF files are exported and saved under a job number in a folder on a file server. Operators throughout the plant can access the file server to obtain the appropriate job information.

12. PPF Files Stored on File Server

13. Importing Data to Preps Importing UpFront Template Into Preps

14. UpFront Job File Opened In Preps

15. Preps Job With FPO Pages Added

16. Importing Data to Preps

17. View Of Ripped Imposition

18. Importing Data to the Cutter

20. Importing Data to the Saddle Stitcher

24. Advantages of an Integrated Workflow Minimizes job planning errors Standardizes procedures by creating“Best Practice” layouts Allows for the re-purpose and re-use of data Minimizes variation from operator to operator

25. Results – Jobs Proofed on Schedule

26. Results – Generating Proofs

27. Results – Reduced Waste

28. Results – Reduction in Makeready Time

29. Results – Reducing Variation

30. Summary of Results Improved throughput Reduces process variability Standardization of layouts and job planning functions – “Best Practices” Reduced waste

31. = Change The Biggest Barrier?

32. "There is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things." - Nicolo Machiavellian

33. The Change Curve

34. Belief #1 For every dollar we spend creating good job planning instructions we save one hundred dollars in the plant by eliminating/reducing wasted time and materials.

35. Belief #2 The cost of variability and interruption is not commonly understood in our industry. How is streamlining achieved? By Eliminating Variation Minimizing variation is the key to process improvement.

36. Belief #3 In the printing industry “soft” technology will become more important then “hard” technology. Successful printers of the future are going to be those that use data and information technology the best.

37. Thank You