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In-plant Road Show in Orlando
The year got off to a fast start for the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) when it held its first In-plant Road Show event in Orlando, Fla, last week. Hosted by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), the Road Show brought 30 attendees together for a day of learning and connecting. In-plants tour Orange County Public Schools' in-plant. Sarah Vickers, senior administrator of Printing and Mail Services, welcomes attendees and talks about the in-plant’s journey.
IPMA Lesson: The Lighter Side of Management
A pair of keynotes at last month's IPMA 2019 conference focusing on the mirthful side of management gave attendees some new perspectives to consider. First, Scott Christopher brought some laughter and showed attendees of the Louisville, Ky., conference the importance of levity in the workplace — something managers often overlook, he said.
Meeting the In-Plant Print Job Submission Challenge- By Canon
Printing has evolved to become a series of short run jobs on short deadlines, printed on various substrates, and sometimes including variable data content. It’s a constant challenge for In-plants to keep pace with the workload and maintain a smooth-running operation, while minimizing waste and containing costs. In many organizations, the In-plant Print Center resources are often stretched thin on physical space, equipment, and personnel.
Meeting the Print Optimization Challenge
Posted by Jan Portwood on Dec 12, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments Meeting the Print Optimization Challenge Within many companies there are two printing silos — fleet and in-plant print centers. Each has different systems for tracking, and manage their print utilization and costs. Analyzing both areas can reveal common denominators and differences.
Joy to the World- By Shana Marie Farrell
Joy to the World- By Shana Marie Farrell When we feel joy, we feel great about ourselves. We feel confident, powerful, lovable and fulfilled. When we are joyful, others want to be near us and we attract joyful people into our lives. Joy is contagious. It is the most magical and magnetic force in the universe. We exist as a creative expression of joy. It’s already abundantly inside of us, waiting to be released into the world. It also heals us… Without pain, how could we know joy?
Reflections On Being IPMA's President- By Dwayne Magee
Posted by Jan Portwood on Dec 5, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments Reflections On Being IPMA’s President- By Dwayne Magee It seems hard to believe, but in just a few weeks my time as IPMA President will be coming to a close. In realization of this fact, I have been thinking about all of the things we have accomplished over the last 2 years.
Bowen F. White, M. D., International Speaker and Consultant, Explores Why Normal Isn’t Healthy As IPMA 2019 Conference Keynote
Bowen F. White, M. D., International Speaker and Consultant, Explores Why Normal Isn’t Healthy As IPMA 2019 Conference Keynote Learn how to increase your relational intelligence at the largest event for all segments of industry. For Immediate Release 12/02/2018 Press Contact: Jan Portwood (717) 201-7262 jportwood@ipma.org www.ipma.org Kearney, MO – The In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is delighted to announce Bowen F. White, M.
“Dare To Matter” Best-selling Author Pete Smith To Keynote IPMA’s 2019 Conference
“Dare To Matter” Best-selling Author Pete Smith To Keynote IPMA’s 2019 Conference Discover how to shift focus from success and happiness to significance and fulfillment at the largest event for all segments of industry.
Best-Selling Author of “The Levity Effect” and “People People” Scott Christopher To Keynote IPMA’s 2019 Conference
Best-Selling Author of “The Levity Effect” and “People People” Scott Christopher To Keynote IPMA’s 2019 Conference Sharing how levity, humor, and becoming a “people person” enriches lives at work and at home at the largest event for all segments of industry.
8 Positive Workplace Enhancements That Put Motivation On Overdrive- By Clara Masters
Posted by Jan Portwood on Nov 28, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments 8 Positive Workplace Enhancements That Put Motivation On Overdrive- By Clara Masters Employee motivation is a key concern for managers in all industries. Research published in the Journal Of Economics shows a significant positive correlation between motivation and productivity. Motivated employees also make for supportive colleagues who can support one another in times of stress.
US Withdrawal From the UPU- by Merry Law
US Withdrawal From the UPU- by Merry Law On October 17, the U.S. presented a letter notifying the Universal Postal Union of intent to withdraw in a year. The UPU is the UN agency overseeing and coordinating international mail rules, regulations and standards. The problem that precipitated the letter is what countries pay each other for delivery of each other’s mail.
What To Do With Print and Mail
Posted by Jan Portwood on Oct 31, 2018 in Blogs | IPMA and an astrophysicist take on the question of when to outsource auxiliary communication services and when to keep them in-house. According to data from nearly 100 North American colleges, the average cost to recruit a student has now surpassed the $3,000 mark. Roughly 15 percent of that money is devoted to print collateral and direct mail. The only higher data point in the recruiting budget is employee salaries and benefits.
PRINT18 Front Runner IPMA Panel Session Insights
Posted by Jan Portwood on Oct 25, 2018 in Blogs, Guest Post | I had the honor of moderating a lunch session at Print 18 for IPMA. “In-plant Panel: Being a Front runner” featured four in-plant managers sharing their thoughts about bring front runners.
The Ever-Changing In-Plant
Posted by Jan Portwood on Oct 17, 2018 in Blogs | When I started working for Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators (DMBA), 21 years ago, print was basically the only form of communication sent to our customers. We had a small offset print shop with one designer and two pressmen. We had a separate mail operation with a team lead and four mail clerks. We produced and stored a large inventory of applications, carbonless forms, letterhead, envelopes, etc.
The IPMA Roadshow is coming to The University of Texas Austin!!!
Posted by Jan Portwood on Oct 10, 2018 in Blogs | The IPMA Roadshow is rolling again! Next stop- Austin, Texas- Live Music Capital of the World, Texas state capital, and home to Bevo, the Texas Longhorns, and the beautiful campus of The University of Texas at Austin.
IPMA Mankato Roadshow Postponed
Posted by Jan Portwood on Oct 5, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments IPMA Mankato Roadshow Postponed Due to unforeseen circumstances, the IPMA Roadshow in Mankato, MN is being postponed. We hope to reschedule this event in 2019. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you posted.
IPMA’s first ever public sector symposium was a smashing success!!! Here's a recap.
Posted by Jan Portwood on Sep 26, 2018 in Blogs | IPMA’s first ever public sector symposium was a smashing success!!! Marcie Carr, Director, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Services, Bureau of Publications, and her staff put together an amazing 2 ½ days of education, fun, and tours.
Folder Works hosts first ever IPMA Roadshow at a supplier site in Mankato, MN!
Posted by Jan Portwood on Sep 25, 2018 in Uncategorized | 2018 is a year of firsts for the IPMA Roadshow! Our second stop is our first ever Roadshow hosted at a supplier site. Folder Works and Adam Christenson, Folder Works’ Senior Folders Ninja and Consultant, are our hosts in beautiful Mankato, MN on October 16, 2018 at the Taylor Tech Center. We’ll have education, tours, networking, and a vendor show.
Wow!!! This new IPMA benefit will blow you away!!!
Posted by Jan Portwood on Sep 12, 2018 in Blogs | Starting today, IPMA members will be able to enjoy significant savings on premier suppliers, like Office Depot. Best part – it’s FREE! No fees, no obligations – just great business and personal saving benefits! Check out the list below. I was so excited to see this! Great deals for your in-plant and yourself- every day and for when you travel.
PRINT 18 is huge and IPMA will be there!
Posted by Jan Portwood on Aug 22, 2018 in Uncategorized | Chicago and PRINT 18 are calling! This event is big!!! With over 80 education sessions to choose from and a huge vendor exhibition, you’ll want to be there to learn and to see the latest for your in-plant. And you’ll have an outstanding opportunity to network, share ideas, find solutions for problems in ways you never thought about, and formulate your strategy for the future.
Intermountain Healthcare Experiences Big Savings with Healthy Web to Print - Elisha Kasinskas
Posted by Jan Portwood on Mar 13, 2018 in Blogs, News | Speaking at the recent In-plant Graphics webinar, “Big Savings with Healthy Web to Print”, Operations Manager, and IPMA member, Tami Reese, and Ricoh Bott, Supply Chain Services Director, shared how Intermountain Healthcare’s Design & Print Center (DPC), has been able to save over $1.3 million annually and enable HIPAA compliance and control branding by adding Web to print.
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