Running newer offset presses usually means running fewer offset presses—the differences in productivity between vintage and late-model equipment are that significant. Six printing companies discuss how having less iron in their offset pressrooms has made them more efficient ..read more

It’s no secret that the fashion industry has multiple sustainability challenges. Fashion brands are aware of their unsustainable practices, and some are making substantial changes. But dramatic change will not be driven by the collective conscience of the fashion industry, but by consumers. Cary Sherburne explains how consumers can make more sustainable fashion choices ..read more

Lean manufacturing is a well-recognized and powerful practice that can help optimize productivity and reduce waste. Despite the gradual improvements in our industry's supply chain, problems still exist. This article explores how PSPs can navigate today's business priorities and refine their supply chain to address the current business climate ..read more

For many of us, watching the April 8, 2024, eclipse was a wonder of nature, a rare and spectacular event to tuck into the memory bank. For marketers, however, it was a rare and spectacular event of another kind…the money-making kind. Heidi Tolliver-Walker rounds up some of the astronomical tie-ins ..read more

A new book celebrates the short-lived “literary poster” craze. A new zine looks at the art of fireworks packaging design. One of the most game-changing technologies in the history of civilization was affordable artificial light. A social media platform that doesn’t actually exist. A new wearable AI device. A four-legged dog-like robot can do parkour moves, freakishly enough. Jet suit racing is now a thing. A prehensile stabilizing tail for floating astronauts. Another upcoming celestial event. The decline of the guitar solo. Apparently it’s a real thing: Velveeta Hair Dye. All that and more in ..read more

Pat, a few months ago Joe Truncale wrote an article about using SWOT. Joe advocates merging the W and T (Weaknesses and Threats) into one category called Concerns. SWOT becomes SOC. I find that much more useful. In my experience, the lists of wea ..read more

Wayne! I read that article and I like the concept. Of course, no one concept fits everyone. It is good advice to understand the terms - that goes for SWOT, too ..read more

The LA Times sold their Olympic printing plant a couple of years ago and have been leasing it since then. Early this month the plant closed completely and all printing has been farmed out to another company as the daily and Sunday subscriptions have ..read more

It is indeed VERY SAD. As a former front to back newspaper reader, I miss my newsPAPER. I read articles online, but the feeling of reading the PAPER is unique. Same happened in South Florida. The former Miami Herald Press Room (with 3 GOSS Met ..read more

The Phoenix Challenge College Competition 2022 is a fantastic occasion that supports the growth of the flexographic and packaging sectors in addition to showcasing the exceptional caliber of student talent. Considering the challenging virtual format ..read more