IDEAlliance Launches G7 Process Control and Conformance Program

CHICAGO, Ill.—IDEAlliance announced the G7 Process Control & Conformance Program (G7PCC) as an extension of the G7 Master Program. This qualification program is designed to build on the momentum of the IDEAlliance G7 Master Program, which to date has qualified more than 860 companies worldwide. The G7PCC program provides the next level of learning, productivity tools, and techniques necessary for creative, premedia, and print professionals to drive efficiencies in day-to-day operations.

In addition, the G7PCC program is serving as a foundational tool to prepare for the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Printing Standards Audit (PSA) Certification Program, launching June 2011.

The G7PCC program is designed in module format to serve the total media supply chain, including brand owners, creative agencies and print providers. The program consists of a mixture of on-site training, assesent and compliance analysis. Upon successful completion of the G7PCC program, the participating site will receive a certificate of qualification and a comprehensive binder of user documents and reference material.

The program will also include continued assesent of conformance over time. The training program, delivered by IDEAlliance G7PCC Certified Experts, fully complies with the latest print specifications and industry standards. Modules for printers will include process control fundamentals, trending, and methods of adapting G7 for non-standard print conditions. Modules for brand owners and creatives will focus on specifying, measuring and communicating color for those buying and designing for print.

"Industry leaders such as IDEAlliance and RIT are the logical authorities to bring forth a qualification and certification program that supports standards and ensures an impartial program that both educates and audits,” President and CEO of IDEAlliance, David Steinhardt, remarked.

Joe Fazzi, Vice President, Media Production Technologies for IDEAlliance stated, “Brand owners, agencies and print providers are eager for a process control and conformance program that manages expectations across the supply chain."

In addition to benefiting service providers, the G7PCC program will benefit manufacturers seeking to improve the standardization of their production processes, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability. Manufacturers will also benefit from expanded recognition for their tools supporting the compliance of industry standards.

The G7PCC program is designed to fully prepare facilities intending to apply for PSA Certification. The RIT PSA Certification Program is a rigorous, objective process for assessing a printer’s ability to operate a standards compliant workflow. By attaining PSA Certification, printers can objectively demonstrate that they have mastered the use of standards in the workflows they operate. Contact Ken Poan at krptpd@rit.edu or 585.475.7429 for information on PSA Certification.