Paul Kurzynowski

In 1994 the University of Nevada, Las Vegas started outsourcing its large offset work. Now, with the upcoming addition of a new press, it's bringing that work back to save money. Sometimes, on paper, it may seem like outsourcing is a good idea for certain jobs. Unfortunately, it can take years for these jobs to be brought back in-house, once lost to the outside. One in-plant is ready to turn back the clock and regain control and cost savings. "In 1994, after careful study, we got out of the large offset, high-end printing market because it just wasn't cost-effective for us," recalls Paul Kurzynowski,

According to in-plant managers, quality service from their paper vendors is as important as a quality product. How paper vendors service their customers is just as important as the grade, stock and quality of the paper they sell. At least that's what managers told In-Plant Graphics during several recent interviews. Morton McGovern, supervisor of printing and office machines at Allendale Insurance in Johnston, R.I., says his vendor is so flexible that he can call anytime and get what he needs. "If I need a sample really quick they'll send it to me without a problem," he says. But not all managers