Buchanan Visual Communications--Getting Better All the Time

"Most companies move into existing buildings, where the physical structure can pose workflow problems," explains Dave. "That costs everyone money. But if you design it right and take out the variables that can mean additional costs, you can improve efficiency and the cycle time."

With this in mind, the new facility has been streamlined so that a job literally comes in the front door and travels in a workflow path to the back door. From the prepress room to the bindery, each department is strategically placed. Dave boasts, "The [distance from the] customer lounge to the pressroom is less than 50 paces."