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Networked Graphic Production
Mark Wilton
Global Initiative Manager, Kodak
MARKETING CHAIR, NGP Partners Association
MARKETING COMMITTEE, CIP4 Organization
Networked Graphic Production
Complimentary Focus
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CIP4’s focus is writing the JDF specification
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NGP Partners focus is integrating and testing
partner solutions for production
implementation
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All NGP partners are CIP4 Partner/Full
members
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NGP is a CIP4 Associate Member
NGP Partners
The partnership now has 58 members; driving
membership towards 60 for IPEX’06
Networked Graphic Production Partners are
leading industry vendors who are committed to
working together to develop and implement
solutions based on JDF and other open standards.
Together, we deliver seamlessly integrated
solutions that maximize the efficiency and
profitability of our joint customers.
How to identify an NGP Partner
All NGP partners on individual booths
Will have this very distinct banner.
Sporting the NGP Partner & CIP4 Member
Logos
Orange Hex = Core Competencies
Blue Hex with Orange Text =
Functional areas that partner connects to
Blue Hex with Grey Text = no connectivity
Success for Customers
CIPPI Awards – CIP4
2 out of 3 CIPPI awards; were sites that
were implemented by collaborative
integration of multiple NGP Partners.
And the special “highly commended”
was also.
‘Integration through Cooperation’
Where’s Your ROI?
CIPPI Award Case
Studies
Where’s Your ROI?
Bauer
Winner: Most innovative use of process
automation technology in an implementation
HIFLEX MIS integrated with MAN Roland sheetfed presses and
Muller Martini saddle-stitcher
ROI: 220% in the first year
Net Present Value (NPV): $642,000
Where’s Your ROI?
Winner: Biggest improvement in efficiency and
customer responsiveness as a result of process
automation
HIFLEX MIS integrated with MAN Roland sheetfed presses
and Kodak Prinergy prepress workflow
ROI: 447% in five years
Net Present Value (NPV): $768,000
Where’s Your ROI?
Honorable Mention: Best cost/benefit realization
as a result of process automation implementation
HIFLEX MIS integrated with MAN Roland sheetfed presses
ROI: 991% in five years
Net Present Value (NPV): $2,090,000
Customer Confirmed - NGP
What does it mean?
Customer Confirmed Program
Confirmed on the NGP integration matrix.
(Represented by a Green square with the letters ‘CC’)
These documents cover the following;
• Objectives of implementation
• Benefits of implementation
• Addition features or capabilities
• Related workflow integrations
The Matrix – JDF Integration
CC
Matrix Milestone – 0ver 200
The matrix represents the hard work
And efforts of the NGP Partners
And is the graphical representation
Of pairs of JDF integration partner connectivity.
NGP Partners release the “Hex Check Mark” to
Coincide with this great milestone.
Kodak - JDF products
MIS to Prepress Connectivity
Kodak Link
Gather business information about the prepress workflow
and provide reporting on the data
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Eliminates re-keying of data and reduces errors
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Records material usage, machine times, status, alterations
(shop floor data collection)
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Tracks work type: is this original work or due to an alteration?
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Task info is used for billing and actual cost vs. estimated cost
comparisons
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Synapse InSite correction requests become alterations
The essential tool for end-to-end automation
Creative
Kodak InSite
JDF Job Intent Support
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Supports JDF & XML-based job intent data imports
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in Job Information Sheets.
Optimized file upload options
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Two key integration options: one allows a direct file submission
option into job context eliminating the need to log on to Synapse
InSIte separately, the other allows use of a popular file transfer
system.
Production Planning
Kodak UpFront
JDF data import from MIS systems
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Automates job planning
Automates Imposition
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Sends imposition template data to Preps to automate imposition
creation
JDF data export to Finishing
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Sends cutting, bindery data to streamline finishing
Production Planning
Kodak Preps
Sends data via JDF to prepress
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Uses JDF to create Job Tickets sending
imposition data to prepress workflows
Sends data via JDF to Finishing
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Uses JDF to create Job Tickets, sending
cutting & bindery data to finishing systems
Prepress to Pressroom
Connectivity
JDF-based Ink key Pre-setting
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Uses CIP3 or CIP4 data to automate ink-key
presetting, reducing make-ready times & costs
Relevant Options
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Prinergy, Prinergy Evo -> PrintLink
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Brisque -> InkPRO
Prepress to Digital Print
Connectivity
JDF-based Integration Modules
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Driving Digital Print devices from Prepress workflow
using JDF
JDF in Action
JDF
JDF
MIS
UpFront
Link
JDF
Preps
JDF
Workflow
System
Pandora
JDF
JDF
JDF
Prepare
InSite
JDF
Workflow
System
Digital & Offset
Presses
Postpress
Kodak
Customer Confirmed
Customer Confirmed - Kodak
Kodak Link Software – Connects MIS to Prepress
Customer
Region
MIS Vendor
Kraft Druck*
Europe
Hiflex
HBK
Europe
Compri
Konradin Druck
Europe
Print Plus
Hannanprint*
Australia
Prism
* Documentation returned
Kraft Druck (Kodak – Hiflex)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Increased Visibility & Control
“JDF integration streamlines operations
beyond mere production processes.
It helps us exploit cost-cutting
opportunities that were
previously inaccessible.”
Thomas Brickwedde,
Head of IT
Kraft-Druck GmbH
Germany
HBK (Kodak – Compri)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Streamline Production
Konradin Druck (Kodak – PrintPlus)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Inter-system Flow
HannanPrint (Kodak – Prism)
Connection: MIS – Prepress
Success: Seamless Flow between systems
Customer Confirmed - Kodak
Kodak UpFront Software – Production Planning S/W
Customer
Region
Vendor
Warners
UK
Shuttleworth
Taylor Bloxham
UK
Tharsten
BSPG
New Zealand
Prism
Other vendor connectivity;
Optimus, Muller Martini, MBO
Warners (Kodak - Shuttleworth)
Connection: MIS – Production Planning
Success: Save time and money
Taylor Bloxham (Kodak – Tharstern)
Connection: MIS – Production Planning
Success: Reduced Wastage
“We are seeing a reduction
in planning costs and wastage”
due to the JDF link between
MIS & Production Planning.
Matthew Wennington,
IT Director
Taylor Bloxham
United Kingdom
Blue Star Print Group (Kodak – Prism)
Connection: MIS – Production Planning
Success: Streamline Business Flow
Thank you
Questions?
Visit: www.ngppartners.org
Email: [email protected]
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