Short Runs are a Tall Order

"Aquaflex introduced LEAN manufacturing principles into the package-printing industry back in 2002 as a way to help printers improve their workflows and better manage the demands of short-run printing," says Rosenbaum. "Concepts like pre-staging jobs and off-line cleanups will help printers become more profitable by increasing press productivity. At Aquaflex, we believe in integrated press floor operations where the workflow is in balance with the production capacity."