October 03, 2024

online eNews - Optimizing your company storyline and management skills are this issue's focus.
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eNews’ lead articles focus on business issues. Scroll down for print tech announcements.
• On Time, Error-Free, Profit Teams
• Managing for Agile Decision-Making
• Tell Your Story or Competitors Will
• Optimizing Mission-Critical Decisions
• A Better Strategy Is Waiting
• Competitors Work Together

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Building On Time, Error-Free, Profit Teams
Print profits result from consistently producing complex, high-value projects on time and error-free. That type of professional-level production requires an accountable, initiative-taking team. If you're responsible for developing such a team, this Forbes article by Mark Murphy can help. The discussion centers on recognizing Parent-Child and Adult-Adult management styles to elevate employee morale and productivity.

Managing for Agile Decision-Making
In organizations where competent people possess clarity of intent, maintaining control slows decision-making and limits agility. Print company managers may stifle much-needed, agile decision-making by over-controlling the production employees. This short McKinsey article discusses how managers should focus on making strategic choices, removing roadblocks, and delegating more decisions to operations staff.

Tell Your Story or Competitors Will
This article/video discusses how a company crafted and told its business story as a powerful competitive differentiation tool. Sharing your company story authentically compellingly can deepen relationships with clients, prospects, suppliers, and employees. Although the information is about a hotel chain, it is adaptable for print organizations that want to try their company story as a business gain tool.

Optimizing Groupthink for Mission-Critical Decisions
Decision-making occurs throughout the day in a print company. So quick and easy decision-making among managers is often appreciated. However, mission-critical decisions call for optimal solutions. Optimizing solution evaluations requires thoroughly discussing and reviewing diverse and dissenting options. This article presents techniques for balancing groupthink with critical thinking and open dialogue. It is a short and worthwhile read.

Developing the Business

A Better Strategy…..Waiting…!
In Sid's article, he emphasizes that most development directors should use public databases, not just social media, to find valuable prospects and drive growth. Targeting organizations similar to top clients is essential, as hope alone won't ensure success. Adapting to a changing market is crucial.

Competitors Work Together for Mutual Benefit
Our industry challenges, hurdles, and goals are more similar than we might think. If we choose to face them alone, that's our decision. But it doesn't have to be that way. Together, we can conquer any obstacle and achieve our shared goals. Win With Print!

Featured News

o From 26 Years-Old to Over 40 Years in Business: Bill Feinberg Reflects on the...

o HiFlow Solutions Launches New ERP/MIS Tools and Features

o Minuteman Press Franchise in Monroe, NC Celebrates Grand Opening

o Buyers Panel Discussion Explores Current Trends and Strategies in Mergers and...

"Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart." ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Names in the News

Michael Kerns
Michael Kerns, previously with Compart, is the new Principal Sales Solutions Consultant at Messagepoint.

David Connors
David Connors, formerly of Ferrotec, was appointed Vice President of Operations at Inkcups.

Tim Nale
Tim Nale, previously with LeadingResponse, is now the Chief Brand Officer at Proforma.

Matt Lantiere
Matt Lantiere, formerly of Kyocera Document Solutions, is starting a new position as Graphic Communications Exec at Ricoh USA, Inc.

LinkedIn’s "Print Industry Thought Leaders" Group
An excellent information resource for Print Professionals.

Good News Outside of Print:

Against All Odds: 4-Year-Old Boy's Miraculous Recovery
A 4-year-old boy, once taken off life support by court order, has made a miraculous recovery and is now home with his parents. His story is a testament to hope and resilience. Read his story and the emotional rollercoaster his family faced.

Additional News

o From 26 Years-Old to Over 40 Years in Business: Bill Feinberg Reflects on the Printing Industry &...

o Minuteman Press Franchise in Monroe, NC Celebrates Grand Opening

o HiFlow Solutions Launches New ERP/MIS Tools and Features

o Buyers Panel Discussion Explores Current Trends and Strategies in Mergers and Acquisitions

o Hannaford & Dumas Improve Quality, Throughput with Packaging Equipment from HEIDELBERG

o Beontag Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Excellence

o Komori America Hosts 1Vision, CSI, Inc and G2 Graphic Service Teams at Tsukuba Plant for...

o Canon Inc. Delivers FPA -1200NZ2C Nanoimprint Lithography System for Semiconductor...

o Inkcups Appoints New Vice President of Operations

o Color-Logic Announces Support for Adobe Creative Cloud 2025 for both Windows and Macintosh

o Save the date: Next drupa from 9 to 17 May 2028

o Canon U.S.A., Inc. Celebrates Seymour Liebman’s 50th Anniversary with the Company

o Square 9 Achieves Impressive 4-Quarter Run as Results Leader

o Baumer hhs Makes Measuring Slot Depth on Flexo Folder Gluers Easier than Ever Before...

o Epson’s New TrueOrder Kitchen Display System (KDS) Provides Seamless

o Fiery to be Acquired by Epson

o Quadient Secures Landmark Multi-Million Deal with Leading Global Insurer

o Epson to Demonstrate Technology Solutions Designed to Enhance Operational

o Quadient Named a Leader in 2024 SPARK Matrix for Accounts Payable Automation

o Labelexpo Americas 2024: HEIDELBERG and Gallus Shine

o Epson Unveils EdgeLink Wireless Network Document Scanners with Third-Party

o MPS Monitor Receives Platinum Rating and 2024 Pick Award from Keypoint

o Drive Manufacturing Productivity with Intelligent Information Management

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