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Too Many Shows...
(Mon, Mar 01, 10)
In today’s competitive market, exhibitors can’t afford to be pressured into shows where a low rate of return is expected. The cost of participating in all of the industry’s shows is detrimental to our community’s future.
Providing for Your Customers
(Mon, Jan 25, 10)
While some in the community see themselves as solution providers, what they are really doing is bundling services and support around their core product, which, in our case, happens to be producing graphics.
Exclusive SGIA Survey Results Show Imagers Battling to Succeed in a Changing Marketplace
(Thu, Dec 17, 09)
The just-completed Product Specialties Survey addresses the specific interest of graphic producers and garment decorators. The complete report will be available in January, but here's my take on the data.
Globalization? The Answer Isn’t Always Off-Shore
(Mon, Nov 16, 09)
The world is a smaller place today. For years, US-based graphic producers have been losing business opportunities as one manufacturer after another went off-shore in search of the lowest bidder. Recently, we’ve seen some push back from this trend. Some of the work that went off-shore a few years ago is coming back to US-based businesses.
What a Difference a Year Makes
(Wed, Oct 14, 09)
The Expo floor was filled with new technology and creative applications, which are just the tools graphic producers need to maximize opportunities in a competitive marketplace.
The 2009 SGIA Expo: An Exciting Vision of the Future
(Mon, Sep 28, 09)
Our community, like most business communities, is being redefined. The companies that take advantage of today's opportunities will be the leaders in tomorrow's exciting marketplace.
A Big Time in the Big Easy
(Tue, Sep 08, 09)
We can all appreciate the excitement of New York, the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas and the American tradition of Washington, DC. But for me, and for many others in the SGIA community, New Orleans is something special.
Getting Ahead in a Competitive Marketplace
(Fri, Aug 07, 09)
Specialty imagers (while still in a highly competitive marketplace) have the great benefit of emerging technology. The SGIA community is in the middle of a technology revolution — new imaging and finishing technologies and techniques are constantly changing the game.
Let the Other Guys Have the Recession
(Mon, Jul 06, 09)
Specialty graphic producers are a great fit for today’s changing marketplace. The SGIA community is on a positive track for future success...
Get Off the “Customer Service” Bandwagon
(Fri, Jun 05, 09)
A positive customer experience is the first step toward customer service, but providing great customer service takes much more effort.
Positioning for the Rebound
(Wed, May 06, 09)
It’s great to see some positive signs but we’re not out of the woods. The challenges of the recession continue to put added responsibility on managers. They need to address the critical issues of today, but not at the expense of tomorrow’s opportunities.
SGIA: The Focal Point for Innovation
(Mon, Apr 06, 09)
While digital imaging has grown beyond the needs of other print sectors, the latest generation of digital imaging technologies is well suited to the needs of SGIA’s high-production graphics producers.
A Report from the SPIRE Meeting
(Thu, Mar 05, 09)
While it's no surprise that business is down for large format graphic producers, it's not down as much as other printing sectors. Emerging technologies are a big help. New capabilities help avoid commoditization. Imagers are employing these new capabilities in support of their customers.
Hold To Your Price In a Competitive Marketplace
(Tue, Feb 03, 09)
No doubt your customers are carefully watching the bottom-line. Everyone is. But while they are careful not to overpay for support, they really can’t afford the additional problems that come from accepting below-market pricing.
A New Day Approaches
(Mon, Jan 05, 09)
Our imaging technologies, both digital and screen, are a huge help in responding to a changing environment. Both technologies will provide welcomed solutions for many print buyers.
Globalization Is on a Roller Coaster Ride
(Wed, Dec 03, 08)
The future of globalization is in question. Will globalization get back on track relatively quickly as we come out of the US recession? Or will it take a long time to overcome defensive measures and safeguards intended to protect national interests? We don’t know.
The Word on the SGIA'08 Expo Floor
(Wed, Oct 29, 08)
It’s always great to catch up with so many people at the annual SGIA Expo. This year was especially interesting with the economic challenges, pending elections and media frenzy that’s keeping us all on edge.
Breakthrough Technologies Bring Valuable Opportunities
(Tue, Sep 30, 08)
Retailers know that sales volumes can drop quickly, but the recovery is usually a slow build. Minimizing a sales drop during a downturn prevents erratic swings in sales volumes, and allows retailers to take better maximize the inevitable upturn.
New Trends in Globalization Benefit the US
(Tue, Aug 12, 08)
According to the RSM McGladrey’s 2008 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution National Survey, from 2007 to 2008, there has been a 20 percent drop in the number of US-based manufacturers planning to send production off-shore.
Innovation Thrives in a Sluggish Economy
(Mon, Jul 07, 08)
During challenging economic times, innovation is at its highest value. Creative solutions have a more dramatic impact at the low point of the economic cycle. Plus, your extra efforts during this crunch time will continue to pay dividends as the economy improves.
“React, but Don’t Overreact”
(Mon, Jun 02, 08)
Our current research tells us the specialty imaging community is busy and most businesses are maintaining growth predictions that were established in late 2007. However, competition is high and margins are tight.
SGIA ’08: Three and a Half Days of Creative Inspiration
(Wed, Apr 30, 08)
SGIA understands the challenge of today’s fast-paced business environment. That’s why we’re crafting SGIA ’08 (Atlanta; October 15-18, 2008) to be the one-stop educational resource and marketplace for the progressive printer or imager.
One Step Back, Three Steps Forward!
(Fri, Mar 21, 08)
A good idea can start with anyone. But what happens once the idea is on the table? Does it hit immediate resistance because it’s different? Is there a knee-jerk reaction to judge the idea based on who put it on the table? In an innovative culture, once a good idea is hatched, it quickly weaves its way into other departments of the organization.
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