You can enhance services, control costs and streamline operations by using JDF data to link all elements in the print process. CIP4 created the Job Definition Format.

By Janice Reese

Bindery can also benefit from JDF, by using intelligent information to set up folders and stitchers. This brings additional productivity through the reduction of labor-intensive processes. Williford’s in-plant uses JDF data to program its Polar paper cutter.

Examine Customer Workflows

Efficiency in workflow requires you to map out what you do today as well as how you would like to interact using the possibilities provided by industry standards. You must define the workflow processes customers require to interact with your services, including: