JDF Day Martin Bailey CEO: CIP4 Senior Technical Consultant: Global Graphics Software 5 Feb 2006, Miami, FL, USA

Alphabet soup JDF – Job Definition Format JDF – Job Definition Format –The standard itself –NOT a product, workflow or system CIP4 – the organization behind JDF CIP4 – the organization behind JDF –International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress

JDF and JMF JDF JDF –Control structures –Design direction or production detail –Audit trails JMF JMF –Commands “Do this now” –Status & error reporting –Near real-time

Intent and process Intent Intent –Desired paper type, trimmed size, binding style etc –Describes final delivery –Provided by buyer or salesman –Can be used in quotation process Process Process –How to produce the desired result –Detailed control of equipment –Created by CSR, planner, MIS, prepress operator –Internal to print shop

A standard is not enough CIP4 supports the whole JDF ecosystem CIP4 supports the whole JDF ecosystem Resources for Resources for –Developers –Prospective buyers –Educational channels Trainers, conferences & magazines –Users –Consultants & system integrators

Developer resources JDF schema JDF schema –Enables use of general XML tool sets CheckJDF CheckJDF –Rapid and accurate validation of JDF files JDF Editor JDF Editor –JDF viewing and validation Alces & Elk Alces & Elk –Test frameworks for JDF creators and consumers

Developer resources … Open Source SDK Open Source SDK –As basis for some JDF products Sample JDF file repository Sample JDF file repository –First step in product testing process Member contact lists Member contact lists –To enable efficient cooperation “Interop” events “Interop” events –Cross-testing of products

Buyer resources JDF marketplace JDF marketplace –Listings of JDF-enabled products & services –Includes training & consultancy CIP4 Cybermall CIP4 Cybermall –Company descriptions & contact data ICS ICS –Interoperability Conformance Specifications –Basis for certification –Enable easy identification of compatible product

Educational resources JDF Expert program JDF Expert program –Technical training for consultants etc Speaker bureau Speaker bureau –Expert volunteers for conference presentations Conferences & Exhibitions Conferences & Exhibitions

User resources User forums User forums –Open discussion of real-world JDF issues –In English, Spanish, German, French JDF Bulletin JDF Bulletin –Updates on CIP4 activities –News –Available in CIP4 member & non-member versions

CIPPI awards Use cases showing ROI & soft benefits Use cases showing ROI & soft benefits Three categories: Three categories: –Most innovative use of process automation technology in an implementation –Best cost/benefit realization as a result of process automation implementation –Biggest improvement in efficiency and customer responsiveness as a result of process automation 2005 winners’ submissions available at winners’ submissions available at

CIPPI 2005 highlights Investment $50k – 1000k, payback months Investment $50k – 1000k, payback months ROI 450%/5yr, 1000%/5yr, 157%/3yr ROI 450%/5yr, 1000%/5yr, 157%/3yr Throughput up 40%, overtime down 20% Throughput up 40%, overtime down 20% Operator time down 95%, fewer errors Operator time down 95%, fewer errors Planning/supervisor time down 50%, 80%, or productivity up 50%. More efficient & flexible scheduling Planning/supervisor time down 50%, 80%, or productivity up 50%. More efficient & flexible scheduling Press running hours up 10%/yr, 20%/2yr Press running hours up 10%/yr, 20%/2yr Machine setup time down 70%, faster running Machine setup time down 70%, faster running Better customer service; queries, reporting Better customer service; queries, reporting

CIP4 Fellows 2004 Alfred Bürkli Müller Martini 2005 Graham Mann Adobe Systems

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