PFM Production Spring '10 Issue

Quick Tips
This issue’s easy ideas for improving production efficiency include finding the right cart and the right types of lighting to use for your framing operation. Read this online.

The Changing Print Market
Recently, there has been a significant pick up in print buying by OEM and contract framers as evidenced by activity at the West Coast Art & Frame Show. This article discusses the increased interest in new sizes and shapes, the need for faster turnaround, and the sourcing issues associated with printing in Asia. Read this online.

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

Selling Wall Art to Healthcare Facilities
Winning healthcare accounts means knowing the kinds of artwork that create the kinds of environments that medical facilities are looking for. Barbara Markoff discusses in depth the different types of healthcare facilities, the emotions this type of artwork should evoke, and the selection guidelines facility employees use. All this provides a better understanding of how to find your niche in this market. Read this online.

Changing Gears
Jim Burke shows you how to analyze your production system to see if you’re operating at maximum efficiency based on any changes in your wall art market. There are tips on checking your cutting and joining machines and basic workspace flow, along with photos and a basic checklist of things to look for. Read this online.

Choosing the Fastest CMC
There’s much more to the true cutting speed of a CMC than the number of inches it can cut per second. Jim Parrie, CPF, Ph.D., shows you what to look for when determining the real speed of a CMC, including data entry, homing speed, downtime, and blade change frequency. Read this online.

How to Handle a Foreign Accent
With OEM business being a global affair, it’s very important to know how to deal with a foreign accent. Nancy Friedman outlines five key points that will help you and your employees deal with customers who speak with accents. Read this online.

Maintaining the Financial Health of Your Business
This article discusses key techniques you can implement to maintain the financial success of your business, no matter what shape it may be in at the moment. Read this online.

Do the Math
When suppliers offer cash discounts for quick payment, should you take advantage of such deals even if it means having to make room for extra inventory? Jay Goltz discusses whether or not it is beneficial to take advantage of such deals, and the overall impact it can have on your business operation. Read this online.

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