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ACT® Achieves a Perfect Score -- And Here's Why
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Anyone who has ever applied to college is probably familiar with the ACT® exam. Each year this not-for-profit, headquartered in Iowa City, IA, serves millions of people with a broad array of assessment tools, research, and information and program management solutions.
Verification System Guarantees 100% Accuracy
Possibly one of the most interesting facets about ACT's operation, which produces over 1.1 million books annually, is its exam booklet verification system. "Each bin on the Duplo collator has been fitted with a specialized barcode reader," explains Manager Cathy Gates. Individual printed sheets for exams are barcoded prior to printing and contain a job number, pagination and page number information. The barcode readers scan each barcode as books are created. If the system encounters a sheet that is upside down or loaded into the incorrect bin, it rejects the book and production is halted. This system virtually eliminates any operator error that can occur when loading printed sheets into the collator bins -- allowing the print shop to maintain a 0% error rate.
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In-Plants from 36 States Are Coming to IPMA 2011
 IPMA's Conference in Charleston, SC, June 5-9, is a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with your in-plant colleagues from around the country. Don't forget to bring pins that reflect your organization or area to exchange. IPMA's annual pin exchange is a great way to meet others. Plus we have some special mingling opportunities for attendees this year!
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Programs and Speakers
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See How In-Print Winners Were Chosen
 A video, produced by IPG Editor Bob Neubauer, offers a glimpse behind closed doors of this year's In-Print judging. Watch the judges and listen to their comments as they pick the winners. See what it takes to be a winner!
Watch the Judging
Read about Judging
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Check Out the Upcoming IPMA Webinars
 Mark your calendars and watch for more information on these upcoming IPMA Webinars.
July 13 -- Presented by Xerox
August 10 -- Should You Consider Insourcing? Hear the Pros and Cons of Insourcing from 4 In-Plant Managers
September 14 -- How to Create Presentations and Webinars for Your In-Plant and Customers presented by Washington State University's in-plant
IPMA offers a variety webinars to view at your convenience.
Streamlining Strategies for Success
Expanding Capabilities to Add More Value
Establishing Budgeted Hourly Rates
How to Use Social Media to Build Business
5 Essential Sales Strategies for In-Plants
Achieving In-Plant Operational Excellence
4-Color Digital Print Systems
Advantages of Centralized Copier Programs
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