Process Optimization — Makereadies Mean Money

All static work is sent through the shop's EFI Velocity OneFlow workflow to generate PDFs that are sent to the RIP of the target output device. For a couple of customers that do a fair amount of reprint work, Nu Graphics has set up online-ordering systems tied to files kept ready to go on the RIP.

The company has also built its own management information system to help manage the job load and is developing an electronic scheduling system. Moda says his ultimate goal is to put up a big-screen display like at an airport but, for now, the shop uses one of its large-format ink-jet printers to output a 40x60? sheet each morning with the day's production schedule.