Jane Bushnell

University of Utah

Salt Lake City

University of Colorado in Boulder

We are installing an Anajet M10 direct-to-garment device allowing PTAs and clubs to get their shirts printed here.

Alvin Griffin, CGCM

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, NC

 

Demand for wide format printing continues to soar. Through a lot of testing and retesting, we have found a series of mounting methods that works with our media, our mounting board, and our climate. It's a steep learning curve, but we're making great strides.  The testing continues!

John Barron

University of St Thomas 

St. Paul, MN

   

The State of Colorado's Integrated Document Solutions (IDS) was named Mail Center of the Year by IPMA. "It has indeed been an amazing year of growth and evolution," explains Manager Mike Lincoln.

 Efforts in 2011 include:

·         An estimated postage savings of $1.6 million based on 5 digit presorting;

·         Launching a Flat Manifesting System, saving $100,000 in postage;

·         Creating an Address Quality Program that cleanses the data base -- $150,000 savings on one mailing alone;

.         Serving as the first and only state to be a licensed NCOA vendor;

.         Analyzing the interdepartmental delivery system -- reducing 50% of the routes, as well as miles traveled and fuel used;

·         Increasing productivity 30%.  

 

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IPMA will have a larger presence this year at Graph Expo, October 7-10, in Chicago. Plan to take advantage of these outstanding

in-plant exclusive opportunities. You can even get a free Expo Pass, valued at $45, compliments of IPMA. 

• Lunch and Learn Session, "Connecting Customers with Print" Moderated by Barb Pellow, Digital Publishing Expert and Group Director, InfoTrends -- Relax and enjoy a delicious boxed lunch while exploring new avenues for connecting with customers and building your business. This session will feature both hands-on in-plant managers, as well as their vendor partners, who will jointly present brief, 15 minute overviews of opportunities for growth that are guaranteed to spark ideas and open the door to new possibilities. Bring your questions! Topics include:

·         Building Your Business with Web to Print --         Presented by Rochester Software Associates

·         Connecting with Your Customers using QR Codes -- Presented by Xerox

·         Reaching Your Customers through the Printed Piece -- Presented by Kodak and Macro Pro

*Advance registration is required. 

REGISTER FOR LUNCH AND LEARN...

or visit www.ipma.org

 

• Special Networking Hub for In-Plants -- all 4 days! Here's an outstanding opportunity to take a breath, relax, and share your experiences, while gaining valuable feedback from your in-plant colleagues. The Network Hub will be the go-to place for in-plant roundtable discussions, user groups, mid-morning coffee breaks (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10-11 a.m.) and even two evening cocktail receptions (Sunday and Tuesday 5-6 p.m.).
   
• CGCM and CMM Certification Testing -- Validate  your expertise by gaining certification as either a Graphic Communications Manager (CGCM) or Mail Manager (CMM). The exams, which have been recently updated for on-line testing, confirm you have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today's competitive marketplace. Plus new study guides are available to help you prepare to take the test with confidence. Choose from several exam times during Graph Expo. You must apply no later than September 30 to sit for the exam at Graph Expo.

 APPLY TO TAKE EXAM...

  LEARN MORE ABOUT CERTIFICATION...