On-demand Printing--Delivering Digital Dollars

Efficiency over automation. The more profitable operations are automated only after management really understands the requirements and most efficient workflow for the business. For example, some print providers have invested in the latest in-line finishing technology, only to find that it has limited their flexibility to accommodate changing print product requirements. Likewise, significant investments in production management systems should be considered only after the processes and workflow are stabilized at a high level of efficiency.