GRAPH EXPO 2006: Management Information Systems — MIS: Front and Center

A fair amount of skepticism has surrounded the JDF/JMF (Job Definition Format/Job Messaging Format) specification almost from its introduction. Nevertheless, the movement remains strong to implement it as the foundation for the integrated workflow.

The central role of the MIS is reflected in the priority given to it in the ongoing development of the specification. Just this past summer, the CIP4 (International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress) organization and PIA/GATF (Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation) finally launched the JDF Product Certification Program.