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Networked Graphic Production
Mark Wilton Global Initiative Manager, Kodak
Networked Graphic Production
Mark Wilton Global Initiative Manager, Kodak
MARKETING CHAIR, NGP Partners Association
MARKETING COMMITTEE, CIP4 Organization
Networked Graphic ProductionNetworked Graphic Production
Complimentary Focus CIP4’s focus is writing the JDF specification
NGP Partners focus is integrating and testing partner solutions for production implementation
All NGP partners are CIP4 Partner/Full members
NGP is a CIP4 Associate Member
NGP PartnersNGP Partners
The partnership now has 58 members; driving membership towards 60 for IPEX’06
Networked Graphic Production Partners are leading industry vendors who are committed to working together to develop and implement solutions based on JDF and other open standards.
Together, we deliver seamlessly integrated solutions that maximize the efficiency and profitability of our joint customers.
How to identify an NGP PartnerHow to identify an NGP PartnerAll NGP partners on individual booths
Will have this very distinct banner.Sporting the NGP Partner & CIP4 Member
Logos
Orange Hex = Core Competencies
Blue Hex with Orange Text =
Functional areas that partner connects to
Blue Hex with Grey Text = no connectivity
Success for CustomersSuccess for Customers
CIPPI Awards – CIP4CIPPI Awards – CIP4
2 out of 3 CIPPI awards; were sites that were implemented by collaborative integration of multiple NGP Partners.
And the special “highly commended” was also.
‘Integration through Cooperation’
CIPPI Award Case Studies
Where’s Your ROI?
Winner: Most innovative use of process automation technology in an implementation
HIFLEX MIS integrated with MAN Roland sheetfed presses and Muller Martini saddle-stitcher
ROI: 220% in the first year
Net Present Value (NPV): $642,000
BauerBauer
Where’s Your ROI?
Winner: Biggest improvement in efficiency and customer responsiveness as a result of process automation
HIFLEX MIS integrated with MAN Roland sheetfed pressesand Kodak Prinergy prepress workflow
ROI: 447% in five years
Net Present Value (NPV): $768,000
Where’s Your ROI?
Honorable Mention: Best cost/benefit realizationas a result of process automation implementation
HIFLEX MIS integrated with MAN Roland sheetfed presses
ROI: 991% in five years
Net Present Value (NPV): $2,090,000
Where’s Your ROI?
Customer Confirmed - NGPCustomer Confirmed - NGPWhat does it mean?
Customer Confirmed ProgramConfirmed on the NGP integration matrix.(Represented by a Green square with the letters ‘CC’)
These documents cover the following;
• Objectives of implementation
• Benefits of implementation
• Addition features or capabilities
• Related workflow integrations
The Matrix – JDF IntegrationThe Matrix – JDF Integration
CC
Matrix Milestone – 0ver 200Matrix Milestone – 0ver 200
The matrix represents the hard work
And efforts of the NGP Partners
And is the graphical representation
Of pairs of JDF integration partner connectivity.
NGP Partners release the “Hex Check Mark” to
Coincide with this great milestone.
Kodak - JDF productsKodak - JDF products
MIS to Prepress Connectivity Kodak Link
Gather business information about the prepress workflowand provide reporting on the data
Eliminates re-keying of data and reduces errors
Records material usage, machine times, status, alterations(shop floor data collection)
Tracks work type: is this original work or due to an alteration?
Task info is used for billing and actual cost vs. estimated cost comparisons
Synapse InSite correction requests become alterations
The essential tool for end-to-end automation
Creative Kodak InSite
JDF Job Intent Support Supports JDF & XML-based job intent data imports
in Job Information Sheets.
Optimized file upload options Two key integration options: one allows a direct file submission
option into job context eliminating the need to log on to Synapse InSIte separately, the other allows use of a popular file transfer system.
Production Planning Kodak UpFront
JDF data import from MIS systems Automates job planning
Automates Imposition Sends imposition template data to Preps to automate imposition
creation
JDF data export to Finishing Sends cutting, bindery data to streamline finishing
Production Planning Kodak Preps
Sends data via JDF to prepress Uses JDF to create Job Tickets sending
imposition data to prepress workflows
Sends data via JDF to Finishing Uses JDF to create Job Tickets, sending
cutting & bindery data to finishing systems
Prepress to Pressroom Connectivity
JDF-based Ink key Pre-setting Uses CIP3 or CIP4 data to automate ink-key
presetting, reducing make-ready times & costs
Relevant Options Prinergy, Prinergy Evo -> PrintLink Brisque -> InkPRO
Prepress to Digital Print Connectivity JDF-based Integration Modules
Driving Digital Print devices from Prepress workflowusing JDF
UpFront
MISJDF
Pandora
Preps
WorkflowSystem
JDF
LinkJDF
Prepare
InSite
JDFPostpress
Digital & Offset Presses
JDF
JDF
WorkflowSystem
JDFJDF
JDF in Action
Kodak Customer Confirmed
Kodak Customer Confirmed
Customer Confirmed - KodakCustomer Confirmed - Kodak
Kodak Link Software – Connects MIS to Prepress
Customer Region MIS Vendor
Kraft Druck* Europe Hiflex
HBK Europe Compri
Konradin Druck Europe Print Plus
Hannanprint* Australia Prism
* Documentation returned
Kraft Druck (Kodak – Hiflex)Kraft Druck (Kodak – Hiflex)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Increased Visibility & Control
“JDF integration streamlines operations beyond mere production processes. It helps us exploit cost-cutting opportunities that were previously inaccessible.”
Thomas Brickwedde, Head of ITKraft-Druck GmbHGermany
HBK (Kodak – Compri)HBK (Kodak – Compri)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Streamline Production
Konradin Druck (Kodak – PrintPlus) Konradin Druck (Kodak – PrintPlus)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Inter-system Flow
HannanPrint (Kodak – Prism)HannanPrint (Kodak – Prism)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Seamless Flow between systems
Customer Confirmed - KodakCustomer Confirmed - Kodak
Kodak UpFront Software – Production Planning S/W
Customer Region Vendor
Warners UK Shuttleworth
Taylor Bloxham UK Tharsten
BSPG New Zealand Prism
Other vendor connectivity;
Optimus, Muller Martini, MBO
Warners (Kodak - Shuttleworth)Warners (Kodak - Shuttleworth)
Connection: MIS – Production Planning
Success: Save time and money
Taylor Bloxham (Kodak – Tharstern)Taylor Bloxham (Kodak – Tharstern)
Connection: MIS – Production Planning
Success: Reduced Wastage
“We are seeing a reduction
in planning costs and wastage”
due to the JDF link between
MIS & Production Planning.
Matthew Wennington, IT DirectorTaylor BloxhamUnited Kingdom
Blue Star Print Group (Kodak – Prism)Blue Star Print Group (Kodak – Prism)
Connection: MIS – Production Planning
Success: Streamline Business Flow
Thank youThank you
Questions?
Visit: www.ngppartners.org
Email: [email protected]
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