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JDF DayJDF Day
Martin BaileyMartin BaileyCEO: CIP4CEO: CIP4
Senior Technical Consultant: Global Graphics SoftwareSenior Technical Consultant: Global Graphics Software5 Feb 2006, 5 Feb 2006, Miami, FL, USAMiami, FL, USA
Alphabet soup
• JDF – Job Definition FormatJDF – Job Definition Format– The standard itself– NOT a product, workflow or system
• CIP4 – the organization behind JDFCIP4 – the organization behind JDF– International Cooperation for the Integration
of Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress
JDF and JMF
• JDFJDF
– Control structures
– Design direction or production detail
– Audit trails
• JMFJMF
– Commands• “Do this now”
– Status & error reporting
– Near real-time
Intent and process
• IntentIntent
– Desired paper type, trimmed size, binding style etc
– Describes final delivery
– Provided by buyer or salesman
– Can be used in quotation process
• ProcessProcess
– 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 CIP4 supports the whole JDF ecosystemecosystem
• Resources forResources for– Developers– Prospective buyers– Educational channels
• Trainers, conferences & magazines
– Users– Consultants & system integrators
Developer resources
• JDF schemaJDF schema– Enables use of general XML tool sets
• CheckJDFCheckJDF– Rapid and accurate validation of JDF files
• JDF EditorJDF Editor– JDF viewing and validation
• Alces & ElkAlces & Elk– Test frameworks for JDF creators and
consumers
Developer resources …
• Open Source SDKOpen Source SDK– As basis for some JDF products
• Sample JDF file repositorySample JDF file repository– First step in product testing process
• Member contact listsMember contact lists– To enable efficient cooperation
• ““Interop” eventsInterop” events– Cross-testing of products
Buyer resources
• JDF marketplaceJDF marketplace– Listings of JDF-enabled products & services– Includes training & consultancy
• CIP4 CybermallCIP4 Cybermall– Company descriptions & contact data
• ICSICS– Interoperability Conformance Specifications– Basis for certification– Enable easy identification of compatible
product
Educational resources
• JDF Expert programJDF Expert program– Technical training for consultants etc
• Speaker bureauSpeaker bureau– Expert volunteers for conference
presentations
• Conferences & ExhibitionsConferences & Exhibitions
User resources
• User email forumsUser email forums– Open discussion of real-world JDF issues– In English, Spanish, German, French
• JDF BulletinJDF Bulletin– Updates on CIP4 activities– News– Available in CIP4 member & non-member
versions
CIPPI awards
• Use cases showing ROI & soft benefitsUse 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 2005 winners’ submissions available at www.cip4.orgat www.cip4.org
CIPPI 2005 highlights
• Investment $50k – 1000k, payback 12-20 Investment $50k – 1000k, payback 12-20 monthsmonths
• ROI 450%/5yr, 1000%/5yr, 157%/3yrROI 450%/5yr, 1000%/5yr, 157%/3yr• Throughput up 40%, overtime down 20%Throughput up 40%, overtime down 20%• Operator time down 95%, fewer errorsOperator time down 95%, fewer errors• Planning/supervisor time down 50%, 80%, or Planning/supervisor time down 50%, 80%, or
productivity up 50%. More efficient & flexible productivity up 50%. More efficient & flexible schedulingscheduling
• Press running hours up 10%/yr, 20%/2yrPress running hours up 10%/yr, 20%/2yr• Machine setup time down 70%, faster runningMachine setup time down 70%, faster running• Better customer service; queries, reportingBetter customer service; queries, reporting
CIP4 Fellows
20042004Alfred BürkliAlfred Bürkli
Müller MartiniMüller Martini
20052005Graham Graham
MannMannAdobe SystemsAdobe Systems
Questions?
www.cip4.orgwww.cip4.org
martin.bailey@globalgraphics.commartin.bailey@globalgraphics.com