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Near Term and Long TermImplications of Job DefinitionFormat usage in the Printing

Industry

Brian AlterioPrincipal, Alterio Associates, Inc.


JDF – The Open Standard

• JDF is the vehicle for effective process automation in the printing industry

• JDF is enabling technology for Computer Integrated Manufacturing – C.I.M.


What is Process Automation?

• Automation (ancient Greek: self-dictated)A system in which a workplace or

process has been converted to one that minimizes human labor with mechanical or electronic equipment (source: Wikipedia)


Process Automation System

• A system that uses a network to interconnect sensors, controllers, operator terminals and actuators

• P.A.S. is based on open standards in contrast to a DCS (distributed control system), which is traditionally proprietary


RIT – Lean Manufacturing Study 2003

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RIT – Lean Manufacturing Study 2003

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Is Process Automation Needed?

• Q: Where would the Japanese auto industry be today without Dr. Ed Deming’s process control and automation?

• A: Not where it is today!


JDF Technology Innovation

“When technological innovation comes into an industry it always creates net new growth.The leaders in the industry tend to view this as a threat whereas the entrants view it as an opportunity.”

Clayton Christensen

Professor of Business Administration Harvard University


Why Process Automation in the Printing Industry?

• Print is no longer a boutique-atelier business Though some of us would still like to think

so!• Efficient manufacturing is critical to

maintaining economic equilibriumProduce more with fewer employeesReduce errors with the accurate transfer of

information throughout the enterprisePerform MIS based productivity tracking

through JMF messaging


How Does JDFServe These Needs?

• Open standards are essential in process controlled manufacturing in a CIM environment

• Common inter-operability language• The JDF initiative is the linch-pin to

the new streamlined business modelsWeb to print job submissionDigital print solutions


But!… Are We There Yet?

• What are the critical impediments?JDF compatibility of your MIS systemJDF compatibility of current shop floor

workflow and hardware systemsLegacy equipment• Capital expense for retro fitting

Capital expenses – new purchases


Haven’t We Been Here Before?

• Consider the advent of PostScript• 1980 – Hell Chromacom or Scitex CIPC?

First commercial proprietary CEPS systems• 1984 – First commercial PostScript RIPs

Apple Computer integrates PS in Laserwriters

The advent of desktop publishing applications

Open, and soon to sweep the industry • 2006 – JDF is the PostScript of today!


“Wisdom is No More Than Having Been There.”

• We can learn from what we have experiencedThere were those who steadfastly hung

on to their proprietary system mind-setOpen machine language (JMF) can and

will dynamically change the industryThe “wisdom” part comes in when you

look and learn from others’ experiences


Incremental JDF Deployment

• The very nature of JDF supports incremental deploymentXML - eXtensible Mark up LanguageIncremental deployment is the most

logical and realistic strategy• Front end strategies

– Analyze your needs (short term)– Define your goals (long term)


Think Small to be Successful!

• A JDF deployment strategy should be realistic and achievable

• Research:JDF – MIS compatible upgradesJDF workflow compatible upgradese-Commerce job submission portalsMiddleware JDF extension venders


Where’s the Advantage of JDF in the Business of

Printing?

• There is boutique printing…Hand made custom manufacturing Craft orientedExpensive and highly competitiveRelatively small marketProfitable?


Where’s the Advantage of JDF

in the Business of Printing?




…and then there’s the rest of the business




• …and then there’s the rest of the businessProcess automated manufacturingLower overhead, highly productiveFewer errors = fast turnaround Increased capacityDiversified business modelsMORE BUSINESS = More Profit


An Example ofAnalog Job Planning


The Printed Job


Analog Errors Can… …and Will Happen!


JDF Based Job Planning –Process Automation


JDF is Not Pie in the Sky

• Real world implementation is happening today in the more forward thinking companies in the industry

• “JDF/JMF gives you real time status of the job on the press, as well as very good ROI in prepress and postpress”

Joe Novak, Director of Technology

The Williamson Printing Company, Dallas TX


What are theLong Term Advantages?

• Reduced data input errors• Enable efficient communications• Enable highly streamlined workflows• Enable real time job tracking• Enable real time productivity reporting• Enable robotic inventory management• Enable RF-ID supply chain management



More competitive&

More profitable



Profitability=

Business longevity


Brian [email protected]

781 210 4226


Thank you

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