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Companies in banner and signage industry adapt to compete in prevailing busines climate.
Future markets for digital printing on fabrics will rely on new applications and new technology.
During a management meeting, vice president of marketing presented a global plan.
Fabric graphics experts outline three important themes that allow their digital printing businesses to thrive.
After being in business for nine years, we faced a decision about our existing facility.
There’s a lot of talk about diversification in today’s challenging market. While that’s a worthwhile discussion, there’s another “take” on the topic that has more to do with customer service than new products.
Four businesses share their successes and challenges in pursuing environmentally friendly practices.
Do you think being eco-friendly will just end up costing your business money? Not so fast.
Whether you run a one-person shop or a multi-national corporation, your workforce is a major key to your success.
We all know that service to our customer is critical, especially in this economy.
Closing the sale commences at the time sellers begin prospecting.
Purchasing equipment for your shop can be a complex routine, but it can be broken down into specific tasks.
I was interested in a recent IFAI LinkedIn message: “Do you agree that online trade fairs are the most cost effective marketing tool for the industrial fabrics industry?” Surprisingly, the responses, including my own, were to the contrary.
Taking into account all factors, what are your three most important considerations for making an equipment purchase?
Quality, versatility and price.
Susanne Jansson, principal, Better Mousetrap LLC, Long Island City, N.Y.
In order of importance: One is need, two is advancement of technology since last purchase, three is economies of operation, four is cost.
Pat Hayes, CPP, chairman, Fabric Images Inc., Elgin, Ill.
What are the needs of my customer and will this equipment fill that need? What are the operating costs associated, primarily consumables? Will this equipment position me for the future or will it only get me caught up? The preference is future position.
Tony Schmitt, product development manager, Optima Graphics, Fenton, Mo.
What is your biggest workflow problem, and what steps have you taken to solve it?
Problem: Finishing and packaging, because clients do not give you enough time to produce a product, and the delay of production because the client file is not supplied correctly and keeping the same due date.
Solution: Putting verbiage in your requirements and estimates hoping the client will not be working last minute themselves.
Susanne Jansson, principal, Better Mousetrap LLC, Long Island City, N.Y.
Problem: Fast turnarounds, and inter-department scheduling.
Solution: Alignment of staff needs, implementation of new operations software, improved project management.
Pat Hayes, CPP, chairman, Fabric Images Inc., Elgin, Ill.
Problem: Time.
Solution: I have petitioned to have an extra 75 minutes added to each day.
Tony Schmitt, product development manager, Optima Graphics, Fenton, Mo.