Printing Industry Commentary & Analysis

Articles by Chris Bondy

Prof. Chris Bondy is the Gannett Distinguished Professor at RIT School of Media Sciences and is the co-founder/author of Unsquaring The Wheel. Chris has over 30 years’ experience in printing and direct marketing leading operations and research and development. He is industry consultant, trainer/speaker with expertise in workflow, strategy and technology.

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The Top Estimating System Requirements in the Modern MIS

Published February 5, 2017

Estimating is a core function of Management Information Systems (MIS). As companies look to update, upgrade and replace estimating systems, it is important for printing companies and suppliers alike to understand changing business requirements. This article cites a recent RIT research study on the desired features of modern estimating systems.

drupa 2016 is behind us. Now what?

Published August 11, 2016

Printers from around the globe flock to drupa every four-years to see the latest innovations. The highlights of these introductions have already been well-covered by our respected colleagues in great detail. However, the drupa summaries to date do not provide Service Providers with insight into the one key question that every service provider is asking, “How do we feed the beast?” That is, if I make the leap to digital printing, or wish to expand my presence, how do I ensure a profitable stream of work that will result in a return on my investment?

Graph Expo 2014 Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Precipitation Likely, with a Bright Finish

Published October 9, 2014

Graph Expo this year is at the mid-point between two drupa's and although a bit smaller show than previous years, proved to be rich with many exciting developments.