A seamless workflow can help to make a printing business a cut above the rest. The demand for printing has fluctuated ever so slightly in the past few years, and while demand is high, enhancing productivity should be a priority for every printing business.
Why should you automate processes?
Using automation tools and software can be a huge benefit to any printing business. Effective workflow automation can result in:
Cost reduction – reducing the need for manual labour and menial tasks, and by minimising waste.
Improved consistency –automated processes are less prone to error and inconsistencies.
Opportunities for scaling – making it easier to boost or limit production depending on your situation.
Saving time and energy – optimising production schedules and reducing idle time.
Added security – data can be kept securely in the cloud and transferred seamlessly, with minimal risk of loss or corruption.
Let’s take a look at some of the Duplo products that can improve the connectivity and workflow automation.
JDF stands for ‘job definition format’. This software integrates seamlessly into your existing workflow and allows printers to receive instructions directly, without manual intervention. It’s compatible with well-known names such as HP, Canon and Xerox, and our DC-746 Cutter Creaser.
Fiery Command Workstation & Impose
If you’re looking to accelerate your production turnaround and save yourself time and money, this product may be just what you’re looking for. Time and product lost through operator errors will be reduced thanks to the pre-set possibilities, and easily understood interface. For a demo of the full range of tools this automation software provides, see this video.
From pre-press to post-press, Ultimate’s Impostrip Pro automation software can help with one of the most pressing issues currently facing printers – the need to be able to deal with a high volume of short print runs, with as few errors as possible to hinder productivity. Imposition software describes itself as truly ‘hands free’, allowing you to create complex impositions with minimal manual intervention.
How will customers benefit from workflow automation?
The end goal is always to be able to provide your customers with the best products possible, of high quality, sophisticated designs, and in good time. By integrating software that supports workflow automation you’re giving yourself the facilities to be more responsive to client requests – something that can make a huge difference in customer relations and loyalty. And while mistakes will undoubtedly be reduced, should they ever happen, you’ll be able to track the problem through the workflow and make corrections far more easily than with issues born from human error.
Automation tools can also help in other areas relevant to today’s clients. Sustainability is a huge issue, not just for printers, but for any organisation looking to do their part to reduce their carbon footprint. By utilising the connectivity that automated workflows provide, you can cut back on everything from wasted product to wasted energy.
Give your printing business the gift of automation.
The changes that automation and connectivity bring may seem small on their own, but when you combine them, they can have a huge impact on your business operations. If you want to see increased turnaround, reduced waste and less time lost to manual inefficiencies, consider Duplo’s automation software solutions.
