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The \u201cKey Elements\u201d of the rotogravure process are defined as:<\/p>\n
Before discussing these elements in detail, we must discuss why they are important to your process. If these key elements are \u201cunder control,\u201d your process will not only be improved, but repeat-ability will also become achievable and sustainable (as will increased profits). Let\u2019s face it\u2014the basic premise of rotogravure is that the first\u00a0package is the same as the 1,000,000th package without altering the process, and the primary reason why we are not easily achieving this is because we are not in control.package is the same as the 1,000,000th package without altering the process, and the primary reason why we are not easily achieving this is because we are not in control.<\/p>\n
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Many companies have responded to increased global competition and reduced margins by consolidating manufacturing facilities and eliminating non-direct manufacturing positions. These so called \u201ccost-reducing measures\u201d do little to address the real and ongoing cost issues related to quality and productivity. These are the issues that make or break your bottom line every day!Many companies have responded to increased global competition and reduced margins by consolidating manufacturing facilities and eliminating non-direct manufacturing positions. These so called \u201ccost-reducing measures\u201d do little to address the real and ongoing cost issues related to quality and productivity. These are the issues that make or break your bottom line every day!<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s profitability and long-term survival belongs to the fittest printers. That is to say, today\u2019s most profitable printers have identified and established tolerances for every process element and manage their process to those tolerances every day. They have moved from the \u201cart\u201d of printing to the \u201cscience\u201d of printing!<\/p>\n
Consider this:<\/p>\n
The most fundamental answer to the questions concerning becoming more profitable is the word: CHANGE.The most fundamental answer to the questions concerning becoming more profitable is the word: CHANGE.<\/p>\n
As a former printing manager, I realize that the day-to-day workload can be demanding, and it often seems as though there is not enough time to deal with all the reports, meetings, corrective actions\/ product complaints, personnel issues, scheduling, and pressroom issues. This is certainly a challenge for upper management to resolve, but in the meantime, it may be in your best interest to assign a \u201cChampion\u201d to monitor current KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as waste, downtime, makeready time, and color-match time.As a former printing manager, I realize that the day-to-day workload can be demanding, and it often seems as though there is not enough time to deal with all the reports, meetings, corrective actions\/ product complaints, personnel issues, scheduling, and pressroom issues. This is certainly a challenge for upper management to resolve, but in the meantime, it may be in your best interest to assign a \u201cChampion\u201d to monitor current KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as waste, downtime, makeready time, and color-match time.<\/p>\n
Once you know your current process and its failures, you can set your goals and begin to fix the problems. And the best way to start is by bringing in an extra pair of eyes and hands because, let\u2019s face it, if you knew how to fix your issues, you would have already done so. There are many reasons why pressrooms fail\u2014workloads, lack of experience, hierarchy, etc. \u2014 and there are many vendors with vast experiences who offer a wide array of services such as training, audits, and corrective actions. Capitalize on these resources, and use them to your benefit.Once you know your current process and its failures, you can set your goals and begin to fix the problems. And the best way to start is by bringing in an extra pair of eyes and hands because, let\u2019s face it, if you knew how to fix your issues, you would have already done so. There are many reasons why pressrooms fail\u2014workloads, lack of experience, hierarchy, etc. \u2014 and there are many vendors with vast experiences who offer a wide array of services such as training, audits, and corrective actions. Capitalize on these resources, and use them to your benefit.<\/p>\n
Once your pressroom has been completely evaluated based on industry best practices, you can then create an action list, assign the items on this list to certain individuals, and establish a completion date.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, the process is going to involve change in order to achieve and\/or exceed your stated goals. Note that the word \u201cchange\u201d is in bold because this is where we typically fail. It\u2019s like the movie \u201cGroundhog Day.\u201d Every pressroom operates the same today as it did yesterday, and it will all repeat again tomorrow. It\u2019s comfortable and safe. Change however, is often feared and resisted at all levels, except by the\u00a0person who is ultimately responsible for the \u201cBottom Line.\u201d To succeed in implementing needed changes, you must make sure that your team is willing and trained, because, as a former boss of mine once said, \u201cYou\u2019re only as good as the people who work for you.\u201dperson who is ultimately responsible for the \u201cBottom Line.\u201d To succeed in implementing needed changes, you must make sure that your team is willing and trained, because, as a former boss of mine once said, \u201cYou\u2019re only as good as the people who work for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having brought in the needed resources, completed the evaluation, and assembled the team, you should know where you are, where you want to be, what you have to fix, and when it\u2019s going to be fixed. That\u2019s a big step for most pressrooms.Having brought in the needed resources, completed the evaluation, and assembled the team, you should know where you are, where you want to be, what you have to fix, and when it\u2019s going to be fixed. That\u2019s a big step for most pressrooms.<\/p>\n
Your biggest obstacle will be sustainability. In order to ensure long-term success, it\u2019s extremely important to create new procedures and enforce them. Get everyone involved and hold everyone accountable. Make sure that each individual on the pressroom team understands that everyone is responsible!Your biggest obstacle will be sustainability. In order to ensure long-term success, it\u2019s extremely important to create new procedures and enforce them. Get everyone involved and hold everyone accountable. Make sure that each individual on the pressroom team understands that everyone is responsible!<\/p>\n
Change is good. Change is necessary. Without change, you will be left behind.<\/em><\/strong> Again, the entire process works best when one individual is trained to monitor and control the process on an ongoing basis. This person becomes your internal \u201cagent of change.\u201d<\/p>\n My biggest successes have been with small companies who invite change and want to compete with the \u201cbig guys.\u201d They have literally put their egos aside and opened their pressrooms to me. We all need to bury our egos and get help when offered. My success and the success of my company relies on your success as a printer. As I see it, we are in this together!<\/p>\n If you need help with assessments or training for the best doctor blade solution, contact one of our experts for a consultative evaluation. Our team will be able to help you with solutions.<\/p>\nDownload Technical Article<\/strong><\/h5>\n