London's Park Communications today received a visit from the Right Honourable Alun Michael, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions. In his first Online Printing Services-related visit since his appointment in the summer, the Minister was interested to learn first- hand what Printing job impact Vision in Print's services improvement programmes were having on the competitiveness of the UK's Online printing industry. He said; "The Online Printing Services, Packaging and Graphic Communications industry forms part of the UK's fourth largest manufacturing industry. It's imperative that we support Online printers in their quest for continuous improvement. Vision in Online Printing job has the DTI's backing in its goal to help this industry become more successful."
During his time at Park the Minister was given a tour of the facility. Established in 1989, the company employs 115 staff who specialise in Online printing Jobs and Online Printing services mainly financial documentation. This includes annual reports and investment research for prestigious clients such as: The Bank of England, Citigroup and Transport for London.
Park's success is built upon differentiating its Printing service offering to its customers as well as a commitment to improve its operational efficiencies. Heath Mason, Park's Chief Executive of Printing services explained to the Rt. Hon. Alun Michael why the company had enrolled on 'Masterclass' and 'Office and Prepress Change Cycle' improvement programmes run by Vision in Online Printing.
"A key part of good business management in Online Printing Services, in our view, is based upon listening to people within an organisation, allowing the good and the bad ideas to be heard in a supportive environment, facilitating the debate as to the best action to take, and then allowing those same individuals to implement the changes. After all, it is generally not those who sit behind a desk who best understand how to increase press productivity, for example. Vision in Online Printing was chosen to join our continuous improvement programme because it was clear that their approach was totally aligned with this view."
During his visit the Minister was introduced to team members from Park's ViP programmes who demonstrated some of the process improvements and Online Printing impact these programmes had had on the production process, as well as in the offices and prepress departments.
Dale Bryden Press Room Supervisor, who took part in the Vision in Online Printing Services Masterclass programme, told him that, "Apart from the immediate benefits it bought to our processes, it gave us the opportunity to work with colleagues from other departments, which was not only enjoyable but very beneficial."
Mason concludes, "We have had some great ideas for changes, many of which are already implemented. The energy and enthusiasm of the groups has spread throughout the company. There is now a perfect forum for views to be heard and for new methods to be found."
"All of us want to feel we have some influence over the way we do things at work. With ViP's help our continuous improvement programme is being advanced, and everyone is part of it."
The morning closed with Michael Johnson Chief Executive of the BPIF giving a short presentation on the future of the UK Online printing industry. He explained that "Because Online printing Job is so diverse it is not always recognised as a major contributor to the GDP of the UK. We are very pleased, therefore, that the Minister has recognised the importance of Online printing Quotes and that the improvements made can offer new opportunities for export and growth."
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