COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING -- Out With the Old?

Despite its global vision of the process, JDF implementation is not an all-or-nothing proposition, Harvey says. Printers can start small and implement JDF in one process area, then build out from there over time, he advises.

How much of the integration work printers will have to do themselves is an open question. But, this option may not be practical for all shops depending on their resources.