JDF Workflows — Legacy Meets Automation

Zerek doesn’t want to give the wrong impression. He calls the JDF 1.2 implementation “a milestone” and believes it will be a workflow staple going forward. But until legacy equipment is completely turned over, printers will need to weigh the pros and cons as they apply to their particular workflow.

MATLET, for example, conducts time studies to see how much time/money can be saved with JDF-compatible binding and finishing gear. It’s not a matter of reducing headcount; speed and job turnover makes JDF more attractive, according to Zerek.