2004 IADDAnnual Meeting
September 9-11, 2004
The Benson Hotel
Portland, Oregon, USA
[PRINTABLE VERSION]
All of Us Is Smarter Than One of Us
If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.
- Professor Irwin Corey
Change your thoughts and you change your world.
- Norman Vincent Peale
Moderator: Joe Adkison, Adko; Speaker: Clint Medlock, Stafford Cutting Dies
Are you really part of a global economy? To many of us, it may not really seem so, yet learning how to learn from others may be just what you need to stay in business. Global learning IS for everyone. From the most highly compensated labor markets of Europe to some of the cheapest labor markets of China, technology—as well as society—has changed our workplace. Learn how other countries cope with the challenges they face and how you may be able to incorporate some of those ideas into your own working environment. Hear about some of the new exciting technologies that were introduced to the more than 300,000 drupa exhibition attendees. Are they the technologies that will transform the industry, or are they just the tools we need to face our society-flawed workplace?
2. How Productive Would You Be If Hindsight Really Were 20/20?
Moderator: Clint Medlock, Stafford Cutting Dies; Speaker: Ben Barrett, Monitoring Technology Corporation
What happens when insightful entrepreneurs apply innovative technologies to solve our industry's problems? Products like 20/20 Hindsight are created. 20/20 Hindsight is a sophisticated, easy to use, high speed digital video recorder with instant replay. Hours of high resolution video are continuously captured and can be reviewed in slow motion without interruption of the video capture. Video is captured at such a high speed, equipment can be analyzed with crystal clear detail, even while it is running. 20/20 Hindsight is being used in the packaging, automotive and printing industries. Line operators and maintenance personnel can instantly replay packing line transfers, jams and upsets in slow motion. Learn how you might use this tool to help you or your customers increase efficiency, reduce off-quality and improve operator/maintenance communication.
3. Converting is Going to the Printers
Moderators: Justin Smith and Jason Shultz, Shreiner Company; Speakers: To Be Announced
One of the recent trends in our industry has been printers bringing diecutting in-house. Our panel of experts will discuss why printers are gaining market share in converting and what independent finishing shops can do to keep their business. They will explore the changing buying habits of large conglomerates and how this impacts printers' success as converters. They will also look into the impact of automated diemaking equipment and trends affecting independent diemakers. Is the industry headed for massive consolidation? What does everyone need to know about this segment of our industry?
4. It's Not Just 66" Diecutters Anymore
Moderator: Rick Putch, Dicar; Speakers: To Be Announced
Our expert panel will discuss how "jumbo" and "mini" diecutters have changed the needs of the modern day die shop. From specific inventory requirements (such as wood sizes, rule diameters, rule heights and quick lock features) to equipment requirements (such as ruling cylinders, rule curvers, laser diameter limits and sawing stands and bases), what you don't know about the unique features of this equipment will put you at a disadvantage. We'll cover various areas of expertise you'll need to develop and logistics such as the floor plan of your die shop, shipping options, accurate estimating and more.
5. RFID: Think Inside the Box
Moderator: Rick Putch, Dicar; Speaker: To Be Announced
This program is designed to help you understand how radio frequency identification (RFID) will be integrated into packaging. RFID is a generic term that covers the ability to identify an object remotely via radio waves. Learn why passive RFID has suddenly become a "hot" topic and why suppliers will look to packaging partners to supply RFID tags in packaging for cases. We'll address the challenges of embedding tags in boxes and obstacles ahead. And even if you aren't involved in the packaging side of our industry, you'll be surprised why you need to know about RFID.
6. A New Look at CNC Routing for Diemaking
Moderator: Kevin Koelsch, Dynamic Dies; Speakers: Mark Bibo, Gerber (other speakers to be announced)
This program will help you expand the utilization of specialty routing equipment to broaden your markets. Learn how you can use your existing equipment to create additional tools and other value added performance features. New software changes allow faster time to market as well as expanding operational capability. In addition, our experts will provide you with new ideas.
7. Are You SURE You're Making Money?
Moderator: Christine Harper, Ameri-Ken Companies; Speakers: Lee Rademacher and Eric Sharp, Precision Die Cutting
In a day where every customer wants a quote today, how do you rush a quote out and still make sure you've covered all your costs and most importantly, still make a profit? The presenters of this program are willing to share their interactive quoting software which has turned quoting into a breeze for their organization. However, it doesn't stop there ... Customers expect diemakers and diecutters to live and die by their quotes. But did you make money on your quote? Most of us will guess that we did, but few of us are absolutely sure until we see our quarterly statements. This presentation will show you how to make sure that every job is profitable, even if you have to utilize some unconventional methods. When margins are tight, this program is one that everyone should want to attend!
8. Your Competitor Is Not Your Enemy
Moderator: Joe Adkison, Adko; Speaker: Tom Sporleder, Printron SRD
How have declining profits affected all of us in this industry and what can we do to take back control? This unusual program may not provide all the answers, but you can bet that it will begin to raise the questions that we all can't afford not to ask. We'll look at customer demands and whether we've become just another commodity. What is our worth, what has been the impact of technology, and how do we feel about the possibly controversial statement that your competitor should not be your enemy? This program will draw from some of the previous presentations. And when the day is done, we will begin to realize that "Together IS Better."
