By Howie Fenton on October 1st, 2010
As I write this, I am preparing for the Graph Expo Show. One of the questions I hear all the time at shows is, “do we have the right equipment?” Like so many questions it seems simple, but like so many answers it is much more complex. If asked during a seminar, it is tough to go into the level of detail required to be thorough. As a result, the answers are often abbreviated. Here is an example of an abbreviated answer, that talks about some but not all of the issues in an equipment decision.
How well is your equipment aligned with your product mix?
I like to understand and compare the capabilities of the equipment to the type of work done. The capabilities of the equipment is easy but the type of work done is not. Most companies offer a mix of products and services. The question becomes what do you do most and most profitably? That requires an application analysis. If you’re lucky, you may be able to find that information with an application analysis using a print MIS system.
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