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A Problem-Solving Book for Print Production Management

Thursday 18. March 2010 - Printing Industries of America is pleased to bring you Gary G. Field's newest book, Printing Production Management, 2nd Edition. This book is an asset for anyone aspiring to claim their territory in the printing industry and also works great for those who seek to make their business turn a larger profit.

If you have a question about managing a printing plant, this book has the answer. Gary draws upon his unique combination of printing production experience–and university studies in quantitative analysis–to deliver a goldmine of information that ensures a printing press prospers in the most perilous of times.
Gary covers vital topics such as:

Plant capacity planning
Equipment investment analysis
Digital press scheduling strategies
Layout planning techniques
Production scheduling dynamics
Inventory optimization
Quality process analysis

Filled with detailed graphs and easy-to-understand equations, Printing Production Management is a cheat sheet for print managers. The production problem-solving techniques presented here draw from the analytical methods used in finance, accounting, and industrial engineering disciplines. Worked examples and practice problems help develop the skills needed for reaching both long-term strategic production decisions and efficient day-to-day manufacturing solutions.
Printing Production Management, 2nd edition (Item No. 1758) can be purchased by Printing Industries of America members for $75 and $99 for non-members.