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1. Microcomputer and Application Software
2. Turnkey System
3. Open Architecture Software on Company-Owned Hardware
4. Customized or Homegrown Systems |
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| 4 Ways Printers Computize Their Computers |
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| Microcomputer and Application Software |
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| Requires the company to purchase a microcomputer or laptop, them purchase an application software package (“canned software”) from a printing industry computer vendor. Less expensive, but has more limitations. |
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| Taken by medium to large printing firms. A single vendor provides all hardware and a fully integrated software package and thus a full MIS. Can handle all production and accounting duties. Can be moderately to extremely expensive, but highly convenient. |
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| Open Architecture Software on Company-Owned Hardware |
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| Purchasing an open architecture package that runs on the printer’s network environment. This allows the printer to adapt the software for whatever needs that it has. Can be carefully tailored to the company’s needs, but sometimes the company is unable to set it up correctly. |
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| Customized or Homegrown Systems |
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| Can provide the most tailored and precise result, but at a greater time and cost because all the work is put on the printing company. Typically used my small printing companies or quick printers |
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| sales dollars – (material costs + buyouts) |
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| standarization of process, standardization of product, and market specialization |
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| 3 classes of production standards |
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1. Divide production areas into specific standards
2. tailor all data to the company’s production conditions
3. review and revise at least once a year
4. keep all data secure
5. share information on a need to know basis |
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| 5 rules for establishing and using production standards and BHRs |
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