Information Integration

In a significant move on its part, Eastman Kodak's Graphic Communications Group (GCG) is "moving into the MIS field," says Bob Kutschke, general manager, business workflow, GCG. At PRINT 05 it will demonstrate a complete business workflow solution for the graphic arts industry, called Kodak EMS.

This system was developed by Kodak subsidiary Creo, in partnership with enterprise software solutions provider Epicor. Epicor's Vantage manufacturing-focused ERP platform was used as the building block, and Creo personnel "verticalized" it, says Kutschke, with industry-specific modules that provide the specialized needs of the printing industry.