{"product_id":"management-information-systems-and-workflow-michael-fairley-9781910507124","title":"Management Information Systems and Workflow Automation","description":"\u003cp\u003eTechnological development has brought more control, automation and sophistication to every stage of the label and package printing process. While these advances offer vast opportunities, they also add huge levels of complexity to the management of each project. Severe bottlenecks, job delays, quality issues and shrinking profits are common in print companies that fail to apply the right management solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo fulfil the needs of modern label and package printing production, a large number of management information systems (MIS), specialized and niche software solutions and evolving hardware have been developed. While their positive impact on profitability and competitive advantage is undeniable, many have very specific applications. Choosing which is suitable for your operation is a time-consuming and challenging process and getting it wrong can be a costly mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpert guidance can be found in this book. It is an exploration of MIS and workflow automation systems, aiding the choice and implementing of suitable systems and technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding a detailed appendix of industry suppliers, this book is a valuable and convenient reference source for label and package printers, industry suppliers and many brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapters include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging information in the label industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimating for label and package printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder processing and job management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient job planning and production scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventory control - raw materials, warehouse 32 and finished goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJob costing and shop floor data collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccounting and financial management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkflow automation - today and tomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing an MIS system and finding a supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppliers of management information and workflow 80 automation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Fairley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1910507121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781910507124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tarsus Exhibitions and Publishing Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.26d\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Michael Fairley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46292970701055,"sku":"9781910507124","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_346a8a18-ebc9-423c-9cd9-9f65015c17b8.jpg?v=1730210706","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/management-information-systems-and-workflow-michael-fairley-9781910507124","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}