Japs-Olson Introduction - Printing Industries of America

“The most vertically integrated direct mail company in the country” Printing
Direct Mail
Postal Logistics
JAPS-­‐OLSON COMPANY 7500 Excelsior Boulevard – St. Louis Park, MN 55426-­‐4519 – 952-­‐932-­‐9393 – www.japsolson.com Chris Peddicord
Information Systems and Technology Manager
—  Security and Compliance —  Policies and Procedures —  Software Development —  Systems Architecture —  Telecommunications —  Data Center —  Networking —  Service Desk —  Mobility Who is Japs-­‐Olson Company? —  Founded in 1907 by Barney Japs and G.F. Olson —  Among the top 10 largest direct mail printers in the country —  Operates 24 x 7 in 517,000 sq. ft. facility —  Employs over 700 skilled professionals —  Privately owned and operated —  One stop shop for printing, imaging and mailing Japs-­‐Olson is Industry Involved Our management team is actively involved in the following industry organizations in order to stay well informed on issues that affect our customer’s business. Environmental ini:a:ves ¡  FSC has developed a set of Principles and Criteria for forest management that are applicable to all FSC-­‐certified forests throughout the world. There are 10 Principles and 57 Criteria that address legal issues, indigenous rights, labor rights, multiple benefits, and environmental impacts surrounding forest management. ¡  What makes a printer a Great / Green Printer? Participation in the PIM Great Printer Environmental Initiative is a totally voluntary effort by printers to demonstrate their commitment to minimize their company’s impact on human health and the environment while producing quality printed products for their customers. Great Printers go beyond what is required by government regulatory agencies in environmental, health and safety compliance. Great Printers are green printers. Overview of Japs-­‐Olson Company Printing, imaging and mailing services: —  Prepress —  Pressroom —  Inline Imaging – Simplex & Duplex Versamark imaging on web presses —  Bindery —  Data Services —  Lettershop – inserting, sorting, mailing —  Postal Logistics – BMC/SCF logistics, commingling, transportation Customer Mix —  Banking —  Financial —  Retail —  Travel / Transportation —  Telecommunications —  Non Profit Associations —  Healthcare
—  Insurance
—  Catalogs
—  DM Creative Agencies
—  Technology & Internet
Unique Benefits —  ONLINE MAIL TRACKING – Japs-­‐Olson’s proprietary mail tracking systems allow customers to track status of mail pieces. —  COMMINGLING OF MAIL – Our in house commingling of mail provides the best postage savings available today to our customers. —  INLINE IMAGING – Our web press equipment allows customers to duplex image, diecut, perforate, sort and mail direct mail projects inline providing printing and mailing efficiencies. Japs-­‐Olson’s Philosophy “Nobody know your business better than you. At Japs-­‐Olson we make it our job to get to know you, To listen to your views, to understand your business, And to anticipate the challenges you see ahead. Once we know what you’re aiming for, We can help you achieve your goals.” Impact of Technology at Japs-­‐Olson — GMI Color Correction — Commingling — High-­‐Speed Inserting — Storefront Impact of Technology at Japs-­‐Olson — Nexpresses — Virtualization — Sunday 2000 Presses — Inline finishing and personalization Future Technology at Japs-­‐Olson — MIS System Replacement — Warehouse Management System — Human Resource Scheduling — Video Wall — Virtualized, Multi-­‐Location Clusters — High-­‐speed color inkjets — Cloud Plant Tour —  Assemble in a conference room —  DP/Prepress —  Bindery —  Main aisle of press room —  Commingle —  Mailing —  Imaging —  Reassemble in conference room Ground Rules —  Will NOT be looking extensively at inline operations —  Please do NOT leave the tour group —  No cameras/cell phones This is a secure facility. If you are caught using a camera or cell phone or leaving the group you will be asked to leave and may have your device confiscated by security. Enjoy the Tour We appreciate your time, and want to Thank You for visiting our facility!