Business Management - Disaster Recovery

Like many out there, I’m coming to the end of my third week of isolation, but that’s hardly the right word. I’ve seen more in-plant managers this week than ever thanks to video conferencing technology. Here’s what they’re telling me.

As the coronavirus disease continues to wreak havoc on in-plants, IPI caught up with Dwayne Magee, director of Messiah College Press & Postal Services, to learn how his operation is continuing to serve its Pennsylvania college during a time of social distancing.

As the humanitarian and economic impact of COVID‐19 ripples through the world, companies must develop a framework to identify, anticipate, and mitigate the disruption that their everyday activities will face. Here is a list of considerations as you embark on this unexpected journey.

Companies of all sizes across all vertical markets are now in an uncertain and uncharted situation due to COVID-19. Contingency plans are critical to support print, mail, fulfillment, and direct marketing production. How does yours stack up?

To find out how the coronavirus disease is impacting in-plants around the country, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer reached out to Laura Lockett at Sacramento State in a video call on Monday. The in-plant is open, with some staff working at home, and a lot less printing going on.