(Chicago, IL) IDEAlliance announced the G7 Process Control & Conformance Program (G7PCC) as an extension of the G7 Master Program. This groundbreaking qualification program is designed to build on the momentum of the IDEAlliance G7 Master Program, which to-date has qualified more than 860 companies worldwide. The G7PCC program provides the next level of learning, productivity tools and techniques necessary for creative, premedia and print professionals to drive efficiencies in day-to-day operations. In addition, the G7PCC program is serving as a foundational tool to prepare for the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Printing Standards Audit (PSAsm) Certification Program, launching June 2011.

The G7PCC program is designed in module format to serve the total media supply chain, including brand owners, creative agencies and print providers. The program consists of a mixture of on-site training, assessment and compliance analysis. Upon successful completion of the G7PCC program, the participating site will receive a certificate of qualification and a comprehensive binder of user documents and reference material. The program will also include continued assessment of conformance over time. The training program, delivered by IDEAlliance G7PCC Certified Experts, fully complies with the latest print specifications and industry standards. Modules for printers will include process control fundamentals, trending, and methods of adapting G7 for non-standard print conditions. Modules for brand owners and creatives will focus on specifying, measuring and communicating color for those buying and designing for print.

President and CEO of IDEAlliance, David Steinhardt, remarked, "Industry leaders such as IDEAlliance and RIT are the logical authorities to bring forth a qualification and certification program that supports standards and ensures an impartial program that both educates and audits." Joe Fazzi, Vice President, Media Production Technologies for IDEAlliance stated, "Brand owners, agencies and print providers are eager for a process control and conformance program that manages expectations across the supply chain."

In addition to benefiting service providers, the G7PCC program will benefit manufacturers seeking to improve the standardization of their production processes, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability. Manufacturers will also benefit from expanded recognition for their tools supporting the compliance of industry standards.

The G7PCC program is designed to fully prepare facilities intending to apply for PSAsm Certification. The RIT PSAsm Certification Program is a rigorous, objective process for assessing a printer's ability to operate a standards compliant workflow. By attaining PSAsm Certification, printers can objectively demonstrate that they have mastered the use of standards in the workflows they operate. Contact Ken Posman at [email protected] or 585.475.7429 for information on PSAsm Certification

The IDEAlliance G7PCC program launches June 30, 2011, with G7PCC Expert training programs to be announced at that time. For more information, contact Joe Fazzi at [email protected] or 913.839.9623.