PFM Production Spring '09 Issue

Quick Tips
This issue covers improving the efficiency of your air compressor by examining its size and design and finding the coolest place in your facility to place it. Read this online.

Perspective
World Art Group Vice President of Sales and Marketing Lonnie Lemco explains the importance and benefit of raising your average ticket price per transaction in these tough times. Read this online.

Commercial Color Trends
Vivian Kistler takes a look at the notable color combinations that will soon be appearing in hospitality, healthcare, and corporate settings. Read this online.

New Releases
See the latest releases from art publishers that supply the production framing market. Read this online.

Printing Your Own Giclees: Calibration and Set-up
The first part of this series by photographic artist Randy Hufford discusses the processes of set-up and calibration, including soft proofing and image processing. Read this online.

Efficient Workstation Design
Jim Burke shows how to proficiently plan workstations for your production area. Tips on balancing floor space and effective materials flow are discussed, along with photos and plans. Read this online.

Going Green on a Budget
Ways to make your framing facility greener while spending little or no money are discussed by Jim Parrie, CPF, Ph.D. Where to start, what green materials to use, and important factors in making a good solar investment are among the specific points. Read this online.

Product Margin: What Really Pays the Bills
Mike Hulser explains how using a cost accounting system will give a much better understanding of your product margins--a key to improving your profits and your margins both on the cost and selling-price side. Read this online.

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