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