Business Management – Supply Chain

Here’s a closer look at the supply chain challenges the printing industry is facing right now, as well as strategies on how to help manage them.

It’s not news that supply chain challenges have impacted every part of the printing industry. As we close out another year marked with pandemics, politics, and business challenges, what will 2023 have to offer on the supply chain front?

Kodak CEO Jim Continenza answers questions about how the company has changed, and his efforts to redefine one of the world's best-known brands that serves the printing industry.

Supply chain disruptions continue to top the list of challenges plaguing the printing industry. A new State of the Industry Update offers a closer look.

The company, which has a long-standing partnership with Heidelberg, blames supply chain delivery delays of components for its decision.

Even the princess of pop can’t evade the paper shortage. Britney Spears’ much anticipated tell-all book’s release date is now up in the air due to supply chain challenges.

The survey confirms the crisis is getting worse. Respondents reported significant declines during the past 60 days in the availability of coated and uncoated paper, vinyl, plastics, inks and coatings, and more.

PRINTING United Alliance supported passage of the CHIPS and Science Act as one potential medium- to long-term solution to help alleviate supply chain concerns to keep print equipment costs competitive in the future.

While paper shortages have been challenging commercial printers for months now, the issue is now bubbling to the top of some mainstream media channels. On Tuesday, CNBC’s Ylan Mui joined Shep Smith to report on how paper shortages could have a significant impact on the November midterm elections.

As we head into the second half of 2022, widespread paper shortages are still top-of-mind for commercial printers across the country, with no relief in sight. Two print providers give advice to help their industry counterparts navigate what have become uncharted waters.