Some Lessons on JDF --Waldman

I believe that this automated workflow must start with the customer. Web document submission tools like Adobe PDF Transit are already available and can link the printer to the customer's desktop. The client can make a PDF to your specifications in one click.

Now imagine that this PDF is transferred to you automatically with all of the job ticket information. Of course, you have to add production information, but much of it can be picked up automatically from the estimate or a database source. This could finally mean the end of the job jacket, as this file whizzes around your shop collecting and imparting information and controlling the process.