EDSF Study Explores Use of MIS/ERP Systems in Production Printing in the U.S.
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA—Dec. 6, 2006—A new EDSF study, titled “Current and Future Use of MIS/ERP Systems in Production Printing in the U.S.,” reveals insights into Management Information Systems/Enterprise Resource Planning (MIS/ERP) solutions. EDSF, the non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and communications marketplace, in collaboration with Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, examine current and future use of MIS/ERP--- which provides an automated workflow for print production---in the print marketplace. The EDSF study is available as a free download at www.edsf.org. The report was made possible through an EDSF research grant provided to Pittsburg State.
According to Dr. Jesús J. Rodríguez, professor and chairman, graphics and imaging technology, Pittsburg State University, “MIS/ERP solutions in print production have a significant potential for driving business growth. Print establishments that have not yet adopted these solutions need to understand the benefits and consider the option of implementing them in their print production areas.”
The research indicates that the key message to vendors of MIS/ERP solutions is that they need to do a better job of educating the market; and they need to make the systems easier to use. ”The primary problems with implementation of MIS/ERP solutions revolves around staff training and consistent staff utilization,” said Rodríguez. “The study reveals that these solutions need to be more user-friendly, have more automated data input to avoid data input errors, and identify ways to reduce the inconsistent staff utilization.”
Key Findings:
• MIS/ERP systems have been in use in the majority of respondent printing establishments for more than a decade. The majority of these users have deployed MIS/ERP in the print production area.
• MIS/ERP in print production drives business growth.
• Non-users are either unaware of MIS/ERP solutions and/or do not understand the return on investment delivered by MIS/ERP solutions, and this is inhibiting their willingness to implement these systems.
• Access to real time data and better business decision making are the primary benefits of MIS/ERP systems in the print production area, according to users. The primary problems with implementation revolve around staff training and consistent staff utilization.
For additional information on EDSF, or to find a downloadable PDF of the report, visit www.edsf.org.
About EDSF
EDSF is a charitable foundation dedicated to preparing the next generation of professionals for the document management and communications marketplace. EDSF supports the industry’s future by granting scholarships to students in support of their academic careers, by providing research grants to colleges and universities, by building awareness about industry careers, and by recognizing innovative educators and educational programs. EDSF serves vendors and users who design and implement document solutions for business applications. For more information about EDSF, call 310-265-5510, write info@edsf.org, or visit the EDSF website at www.edsf.org.
About Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University (Kansas) is a multi-purpose state-supported university whose primary objective is to offer strong undergraduate and graduate educational programs to those in its service area. The Department of Graphics and Imaging Technology is one of the five departments within the College of Technology at Pittsburg State University. The Department offers the Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Technology, Bachelor of Science in Technology with a major in Commercial Graphics and Graphic Communications Management. The Commercial Graphics major has emphasis that can be pursued in Design, Multimedia, Photography or Screen Printing. The Graphic Communications Management major offers emphasis in Management, Technology and Sales and Customer Services. Several Minors are available for those interested in this field, including the Graphic Art minor, Graphic Design minor, Multimedia minor and Photography minor. The Department also offers a Master of Science with a major in Technology and an emphasis in Printing Management and Graphics.
