Postpress Automation — Backing into IT

Action Printing included bindery and finishing personnel in the problem-solving meetings and training it conducted in implementing PPF. "The level of teamwork and communication really has to increase, especially during the initial roll out," Doyle stresses.

He sees JDF support becoming for the printing industry what UL approval is for consumer products. "Buyers will look for it even if they don't plan to immediately use the capability," Doyle concludes.