McKinsey & Company’s second Global Survey on automation has many interesting insights for production print companies. A successful post-pandemic recovery requires more automation to enable greater profits from existing work and supports many new clients while minimizing scale-up costs.

I realized and respect that industry Trade Shows are an essential lifeline for Wide-Format Printing, actually printing as a whole. Trade Shows are a master class for prospective buyers, sales staff, operations, and PSPs. For our business to flourish, we need to see, inspect and question what is new. It’s priceless!

Many Commercial Printers see the potential but don’t have the resources in place to create the “connectivity” with their “ready to move” customers. Do you have one just one supplier who can provide support elements for growing your business?

What are Apple presentations consistently beat the competitors? Because they tell attention grabbing stories. And those stories show how their product matters and makes life better in a way that competitors don't. Learn how your firm can integrate Apple’s 3 simple presentation rules to win new, profitable business.

Effective Leadership does not hide behind social smokescreens. There’s a mindset that says effort and resources required for mediocrity even failure tends to be no less than that which is required for success.

I'm asking if customers know what you can do for them? Well – do they? Quit assuming customers know what you can do for them. They see us in pieces and parts, not as a whole. Read this true story; it should light a fire under you to promote your Wide-Format Business! Your customers are waiting!

How much-needed improvement can you probably develop using your organization's current talent? Where do you go for excellent suggestions and critical discussions for improving your organization's direction and performance?

According to the Environmental Defense Fund, 9 in 10 business leaders said consumers would hold them accountable for their environmental impact. The reality is that our customers care, so we must also care. At Kodak, sustainability is inherent in our culture and backed by board-level support. We're listening! 

For years, we've advised clients to try to never have only one bank. It almost always works better for the banking customer to have two supporting banks. Several clients experienced the wisdom of that advice when their "primary bank" told them their "PPP Quota" was already filled, and "We’re so sorry."

That’s a good question, Bob, due to Adobe’s recent end of support announcement for Type 1 fonts. Adobe users of products, like Illustrator, InDesign, and FrameMaker, should be reviewing if, when, and how to replace their PostScript Type 1 fonts. Dr. Font provides his diagnosis and prescription.