Management information systems (MIS) lead the way for lean manufacturing initiatives and productivity enhancements.

By Tom Polischuk

So, you would think systems that provide the information for management decisions would get top billing, or at least some priority. However, this is not always the case.

Companies that are in the MIS business for the printing arena sometimes struggle to win the battles for investment dollars when going up against more tangible assets such as presses, prepress systems, or converting equipment. However, these companies know they can deliver ROIs that clearly justify the expense, and in many cases, put companies in a position to grow their businesses.