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Tuesday, 14 October 2008 10.15 - 16.30 Registration Tuesday, 14 October Morning Master Class Environmental management practices Afternoon Master Class Lean working environments 10.30 - 10.35 10.35 - 11.15 Welcome & introductions The importance of environmental management systems and ‘greening’ your supply chain 14.45 - 14.50 Welcome & introductions 14.50 - 15.30 Implementing a lean working environment What is the link between environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 and greening supply chains? Why should printers be looking at managing to improve their own environmental performance, both in house and in their supply chain, in order to support customers in reducing the environmental impacts of their printed literature? Clare Taylor, Principal Clare Taylor Consulting Sustainable Continuous Improvement is not easy—if it were, everyone would be doing it. But this talk will focus on the simple things that can get one started using Lean techniques. Remember these techniques are needed in all aspects of a business from sales order processing to managing production. A case study will ensure a strong dose of reality. Richard Gray, CEO Vision in Print 15.35 - 16.15 Improving business practices yields awardwinning business performance 11.20 - 12.00 Transforming the mailstream to a more carbonconscious process Transforming the mailstream to a more carbon conscious process represents a shift in focus from a cost- and efficiency-driven model to a holistic model combining cost, quality, productivity, compliance, increased communication effectiveness, and environmental performance in one highly efficient construct. This presentation provides an understanding of where carbon emissions are generated throughout the mail piece lifecycle and potential ways to reduce carbon emissions in your mailstream. Nick Khatri, Marketing Manager Pitney Bowes Emtex Software 12.05 - 12.45 Mission impossible—the latest technologies in the mailing marketplace embrace environmental concerns Tony Hall has spent the last three years implementing lean at DSTi Output with dramatic results for both the company and its clients. Tony will explain what he did, the obstacles he faced, how he overcame them, and the results he eventually managed to deliver. This is an eye opening insight into lean in action. Tony Hall, Director of Lean & Chief Compliance Officer, DST International Output Ltd 16.20 - 17.00 Lean production in practice—an example of where lean principles have been applied Giles will share a case study of how Lean principles, led by a structured project approach and facilitated by leading-edge technology, have delivered benefits in terms of cost, speed, and quality of communication throughout the customer’s billing process. Giles Hill, Managing Director─UK & Northern Europe, Sefas Innovation Limited 17.00 - 17.10 Master Class wrap-up The mailing industry is increasingly under pressure to become more eco-friendly. John will explore the environmental concerns, the programs, and initiatives that the industry is investing in and the latest technologies which can assist in reducing the environmental impact associated with mailings. John Ricketts, Managing Director Buhrs UK Ltd 12.45 - 12.55 Master Class wrap-up 14th - 15th October 2008 - Whitehall Room, Level 1, Earls Court 2, London UK

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The Xplor View -� October 2008 Contents TPE Master Class: Three Ways to Tame your Print-to-Mail Workflow Right Now Mission Impossible: Embracing Environmental Concerns TPE Master Class: Implementing a Lean Working Environment Improving Business Processes Yields Award-Winning Business Performance How Do� You Effectively Win New Business Writing a Marketing Plan to Win New Printing Clients How Buying Strategies Have Affected How the Industry Sells Let's Talk About Integrated Customer Communications Management:�Transpromo...It Takes a Village! Knowledge Management Part 3 XDU: Leading the Education Revolution Kodak plus Xplor equals XDU Around the World Xplor Europe News:�Short News Items for the Xplor UK�Programme and Europe News

The Xplor View - October 2008

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