PFM Production Winter '09 Issue

Quick Tips
This issue’s easy ideas for improving production efficiency include keeping blades down for moulding removal, underpinner nail placement, and managing the production floor by keeping track of its processes. Read this online.

Perspective
Universal Framing Products Vice President of Sales David Krohto explains the importance and value of the industry’s strategy to start going “green.” Read this online.

Design Trends
The High Point Market in High Point, NC, continues to be a significant venue for buyers and trend-watchers. The Fall Market ran from October 20-26, featuring new colors and styles. Read this online.

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

Designing an Efficient Contract
Framing Production Area
Jim Burke designs and shows you how to lay out a basic production area specifically for contract framing. Tips on how to choose the right equipment and floor plan for maximum output are discussed along with photos and plans. Read this online.

The New Corporate Framing Market
Three contract framers from different parts of the U.S.—Pat Baur from the Midwest, Barbara Markoff from the West Coast, and Harris and Lyn Holt from the Southeast—offer their thoughts on the state of the current market for corporate framing. Read this online.

Creating a Defect Elimination Program
How to solve the problem of poor quality and defective products to ensure your best production output is tackled by Jim Parrie, Ph.D. Read this online.

Improving Operating Performance
Mike Hulser discusses how boosting quality, reducing costs, and speeding production offer opportunities to improve profits in any economic environment. Read this online.

Do the Math!
Jay Goltz offers advice on how to manage and properly track cash flow to see if your business is profitable. Read this online.

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