Wizards of Workflow at SGIA Expo 2017
We are experiencing change in the print world! Forces are gathering to enable workflow automation in every segment, including the world of wide format devices, sign and graphic production, Direct-to-Garment printing and textile print. The SGIA 17 show in New Orleans (Oct 10-12) showed another step in the evolution of the workflow story in segments […]
Understanding The Magic Inside Your Digital Front End
If you own a digital print device, somewhere in your life is a Digital Front End. The Digital Front End (DFE) is the workflow touchpoint that accepts a print file, commonly a PDF or PostScript file in today’s print environment, and turns that file into a format that the print engine (toner or inkjet) can […]
The Day the Workflow Stood Still
The print hardware often gets the blame when there is a shop slowdown. Misfeeds, wrong stock loaded, paper transport issues, and even finishing equipment glitches can pose some challenges. But when the workflow has a problem the challenges can be greater because sometimes no one notices until nothing is flowing. You never want your workflow […]
Alexa! Where’s My Print Job?
When you think about workflow (and I know you do!), how much do you think about automation? The two should go hand-in-hand. But what is a reasonable amount of automation? Should you be waiting until there are Alexa and Echo devices throughout your shop so that you can ask them the status of jobs? Despite […]
Casting A Spell on Workflow Automation
Over the past couple of months I’ve been to more than a few conferences and vendor events where workflow and workflow automation have been on the agenda. Everyone has a spin on what workflow automation means, but when I listen to their press conferences and look at their offerings, finding end-to-end automation is harder than […]
Waving a Workflow Wand for Magical Onboarding Success
Most print providers (commercial, in-plant, corporate) won’t need a wand or cape to discover that some parts of their workflow are in better shape than others. Over time new software tools are added and job flows are re-worked to take advantage of faster print and finish options. While all of that is happening new work […]
Appify Your Workflow!
We’re off to a fast start in the Wizarding World of Workflow 2017. The stars are telling us that this could be the year that more shops that are struggling with spreadsheets, sticky notes, and yellow legal pads might jump on board the workflow automation train. Why? Because the biggest bottlenecks we see in the […]
The Wizarding World of Workflow
Welcome to 2017! It’s a new year full of options and opportunity. If you are a print professional it’s time to become the wizard of workflow! If you buy print, this is a great time to expand your knowledge so that you can have great conversations with your print providers. But, before we dive in […]
[VIDEO] Are Your Bits Fit? Workflow Integration Without Perspiration
Are Your Bits Fit? Workflow Integration Without Perspiration This panel focuses on the tools that help print shops run, best practices for assessing workflow and processes before making a purchasing decision, and how to achieve smooth technology integration across production devices and legacy platforms. Panelists: InfoTrends, Ricoh, Solimar, Avanti, HP, Canon Download the panel brochure PDF!
[VIDEO] Canon Solutions America Customer Panel
Case Study Café with Canon Hear directly from customers how Canon is helping printers realize new opportunities with their digital printing and software solutions and services. This panel is very informative and gives insight into the beneficial partnership that is possible between a manufacturer and their customers.
[VIDEO] Optimize Prime: Transforming Your Workflow
This panel focuses on helping printers understand how to optimize their workflow and maximize their profits. Panelists: Xerox, Ricoh, Solimar, HP, CHILI Publish, arifiQ Download the panel brochure PDF!
[VIDEO] Print Smart: Evaluating Tools for Saving Time and Money
This Graph Expo panel focuses on tips, best practices for printers to assess their workflows and processes in order to find the right solutions for their business. Panelists from: http://arifiq.com • http://www.avantisystems.com • http://www.chili-publish.com • http://pitneybowes.com • http://www.solimarsystems.com • http://xerox.com/production – Hosted by Deborah Corn