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Near Term and Long Term Implications of Job Definition Format usage in the Printing Industry

Near Term and Long Term Implications of Job Definition Format usage in the Printing Industry. Brian Alterio Principal, Alterio Associates, Inc. JDF – The Open Standard. JDF is the vehicle for effective process automation in the printing industry

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Near Term and Long Term Implications of Job Definition Format usage in the Printing Industry

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  1. Near Term and Long TermImplications of Job DefinitionFormat usage in the Printing Industry Brian Alterio Principal, Alterio Associates, Inc. www.AlterioAssociates.com

  2. JDF – The Open Standard • JDF is the vehicle for effective process automation in the printing industry • JDF is enabling technology for Computer Integrated Manufacturing – C.I.M. www.AlterioAssociates.com

  3. What is Process Automation? • Automation (ancient Greek: self-dictated) • A system in which a workplace or process has been converted to one that minimizes human labor with mechanical or electronic equipment (source: Wikipedia) www.AlterioAssociates.com

  4. Process Automation System • A system that uses a network to interconnect sensors, controllers, operator terminals and actuators • P.A.S. is based on open standards in contrast to a DCS (distributed control system), which is traditionally proprietary www.AlterioAssociates.com

  5. RIT – Lean Manufacturing Study 2003 www.AlterioAssociates.com

  6. RIT – Lean Manufacturing Study 2003 www.AlterioAssociates.com

  7. Is Process Automation Needed? • Q: Where would the Japanese auto industry be today without Dr. Ed Deming’s process control and automation? • A:Not where it is today! www.AlterioAssociates.com

  8. JDF Technology Innovation “When technological innovation comes into an industry it always creates net new growth. The leaders in the industry tend to view this as a threat whereas the entrants view it as an opportunity.” Clayton Christensen Professor of Business Administration Harvard University www.AlterioAssociates.com

  9. Why Process Automation in the Printing Industry? • Print is no longer a boutique-atelier business • Though some of us would still like to think so! • Efficient manufacturing is critical to maintaining economic equilibrium • Produce more with fewer employees • Reduce errors with the accurate transfer of information throughout the enterprise • Perform MIS based productivity trackingthrough JMF messaging www.AlterioAssociates.com

  10. How Does JDFServe These Needs? • Open standards are essential in process controlled manufacturing in a CIM environment • Common inter-operability language • The JDF initiative is the linch-pin to the new streamlined business models • Web to print job submission • Digital print solutions www.AlterioAssociates.com

  11. But!… Are We There Yet? • What are the critical impediments? • JDF compatibility of your MIS system • JDF compatibility of current shop floor workflow and hardware systems • Legacy equipment • Capital expense for retro fitting • Capital expenses – new purchases www.AlterioAssociates.com

  12. Haven’t We Been Here Before? • Consider the advent of PostScript • 1980 – Hell Chromacom or Scitex CIPC? • First commercial proprietary CEPS systems • 1984 – First commercial PostScript RIPs • Apple Computer integrates PS in Laserwriters • The advent of desktop publishing applications • Open, and soon to sweep the industry • 2006 – JDF is the PostScript of today! www.AlterioAssociates.com

  13. “Wisdom is No More Than Having Been There.” • We can learn from what we have experienced • There were those who steadfastly hung on to their proprietary system mind-set • Open machine language (JMF) can and will dynamically change the industry • The “wisdom” part comes in when you look and learn from others’ experiences www.AlterioAssociates.com

  14. Incremental JDF Deployment • The very nature of JDF supports incremental deployment • XML - eXtensible Mark up Language • Incremental deployment is the most logical and realistic strategy • Front end strategies • Analyze your needs (short term) • Define your goals (long term) www.AlterioAssociates.com

  15. Think Small to be Successful! • A JDF deployment strategy should be realistic and achievable • Research: • JDF – MIS compatible upgrades • JDF workflow compatible upgrades • e-Commerce job submission portals • Middleware JDF extension venders www.AlterioAssociates.com

  16. Where’s the Advantage of JDF in the Business of Printing? • There is boutique printing… • Hand made custom manufacturing • Craft oriented • Expensive and highly competitive • Relatively small market • Profitable? www.AlterioAssociates.com

  17. Where’s the Advantage of JDFin the Business of Printing? www.AlterioAssociates.com

  18. Where’s the Advantage of JDFin the Business of Printing? …and then there’s the rest of the business www.AlterioAssociates.com

  19. Where’s the Advantage of JDFin the Business of Printing? • …and then there’s the rest of the business • Process automated manufacturing • Lower overhead, highly productive • Fewer errors = fast turnaround • Increased capacity • Diversified business models • MORE BUSINESS = More Profit www.AlterioAssociates.com

  20. An Example ofAnalog Job Planning www.AlterioAssociates.com

  21. The Printed Job www.AlterioAssociates.com

  22. Analog Errors Can… …and Will Happen! www.AlterioAssociates.com

  23. JDF Based Job Planning –Process Automation www.AlterioAssociates.com

  24. JDF is Not Pie in the Sky • Real world implementation is happening today in the more forward thinking companies in the industry • “JDF/JMF gives you real time status of the job on the press, as well as very good ROI in prepress and postpress”Joe Novak, Director of Technology The Williamson Printing Company, Dallas TX www.AlterioAssociates.com

  25. What are theLong Term Advantages? • Reduced data input errors • Enable efficient communications • Enable highly streamlined workflows • Enable real time job tracking • Enable real time productivity reporting • Enable robotic inventory management • Enable RF-ID supply chain management www.AlterioAssociates.com

  26. What are theLong Term Advantages? More competitive & More profitable www.AlterioAssociates.com

  27. What are theLong Term Advantages? Profitability = Business longevity www.AlterioAssociates.com

  28. Brian Alterio Brian@AlterioAssociates.com 781 210 4226 www.AlterioAssociates.com

  29. Thank you www.AlterioAssociates.com

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