Software - MIS

Xitron, a leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital, flexo, and label printing has announced the release of Xenith Sierra prepress workflow version 6.5.

Label Traxx MIS will be introducing several key features for digital label printers at DSCOOP X in Washington, DC from March 5-7. One of the most exciting new developments is an enhancement to the integration between Label Traxx and the prepress software Automation Engine, by EskoArtwork.

Automation has transformed the assembly of automobiles, consumer electronics and production of many packaged goods. It saves time, reduces labor costs and improves efficiency. Many of the same benefits can be enjoyed in label and package printing, where manual and automated processes are often blended to deliver measurable benefits. But automation comes in many forms, and one size definitely doesn’t fit all.

Competition is fierce in the packaging industry and is all the more challenging if employees cannot access reliable information or update data fast. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are one way to alleviate these issues because the software integrates companies’ entire business operations and centralizes data throughout the entire production-to-billing cycles.

Few printers know the name "International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress" Association. And although the moniker "CIP4" is more recognizable, the organization's impact on the printing industry is huge.

CHICAGO—Radius Solutions Ltd. announced that Channeled Resources Group (CRG) will be implementing its PECAS Vision ERP package to integrate operations across its facilities.

Various factors drive a business to increase efficiencies in business operations. During the past two years, the state of the economy has caused many companies to examine their books very carefully and reallocate, eliminate, or re-evaluate where necessary.

CHICAGO, Ill.—Radius Solutions Ltd. has confirmed the keynote speakers for its North America PECAS Vision Users Conference, to be held July 8-10, 2009 at the Hilton Suites in downtown Chicago. The focus of this year’s conference is reducing inefficiencies, reusing knowledge and recycling resources.

CHICAGO, Ill.—Radius Solutions Ltd., an integrated business information management system provider for the Packaging and Printing industry, announced that Kendall Packaging is implementing its PECAS Vision ERP package to integrate operations across all of its facilities.

Lean Manufacturing has been an important topic for the package-printing industry (and all U.S. manufacturing, for that matter) for many years now. Printers have most likely engaged in Lean Manufacturing processes without even knowing it. Why? Because Lean is all about reducing/eliminating waste and improving productivity. Any business that hasn’t been seriously engaged in these activities is probably having a difficult time in today’s competitive landscape.