JDF & CIM -- Issues Are Not so CIMple

It is possible to achieve an acceptable user experience across all platforms, but it takes work and repeat testing. In some cases, tradeoffs may be required between site functionality and compatibility.

One of the other issues raised by Romano is the assertion that no one has shown a real ROI for JDF workflows. In the case studies that have been cited, JDF has been implemented as part of a larger workflow overhaul that generally has included going computer-to-plate (CTP). And that's were the savings were realized, he argues.