I have sadly neglected keeping my blog updated on happenings at Color Web Printers. We have been very busy with some big changes in many areas of our business.
One of the biggest changes is the Prism Management Information System (MIS) http://www.prism-world.com/ we’re in the process of installing. The system will impact every process from estimating, scheduling, production data tracking and invoicing. The system also includes a robust accounting system that includes inventory modules.
The reporting capabilities are exciting because of the real time information we will be able to offer both staff and customers and the ability to review our internal processes. For our staff they will be able to understand immediately if they are on target to acheive the production metrics for each project. Staff focus on production metrics that include waste, throughput and cost per 1000 impressions (press) or inserts (packaging and mailing). These metrics help our staff discern issues with equipment, product or processes and helps them to self correct. Right now we self correct after the fact – our reports are done manually and review of projects requires time spent in discussions, review of operational reports, etc. Our goal is to allow crews to diagnose and/or correct during the production run.
For our customers we intend to provide a clearer picture of all the elements of their product, costs and delivery performance.
We are currently supplying data to Prism for system configuration and making decisions on workflow within the system. We challenge ourselves on a regular basis to review the workflow processes within Prism and how we might adapt to those workflows versus creating our old workflows on the system. We intend to utilize the system’s robust functionality versus miring down the functionality with customization.
I will keep commercial customers posted on our progress . . .
