Printing Industry Research Articles

Exploring the Effects of Digitization on Employment and Wages in the American Printing Industry 2002-2021

Exploring the Effects of Digitization on Employment and Wages in the American Printing Industry 2002-2021

Analisis Beban Kerja Karyawan Perakitan Kemasan Bedak untuk Memenuhi Permintaan

PT. XYZ is a Foreign Investment (PMA) company that specializes in the plastic cosmetic packaging printing industry and produces more than a thousand packaging variants. This research focuses on the assembly part of the DK-274 baby powder packaging. The problem found in this research is the delay in achieving the demand target which originates from worker fatigue due to work pressure and other factors during the production process. In this research, workload measurements will be carried out and determine the optimal or ideal number of workers to meet demand. By using several research methods, including work sampling and work load analysis (WLA), which functions to determine the workload and the optimal number of workers. After the method was applied, the results showed that assembly of the DK-274 baby powder packaging product required a manufacturing time of 1.40 minutes per product unit with an average workload of 109.04% (overload). From the results of this research, the labor solution used in assembly DK-274 baby powder packaging uses 7 workers and 1 automatic press machine. By calculating using work load analysis, it was found that there was no additional workforce. The production alternative requires the company to provide overtime for 7 workers. With this implementation, the company only incurs less costs compared to increasing the number of workers

Implementasi Penggunaan Software Accurate Online di Perumda Percada

This writing aims to determine the implementation of the use of Accurate online software at the Sukoharjo Regional Public Printing and Publishing Company (Perumda Percada). The main objective is to determine the positive impact of using Accurate online software on Perumda Percada. Perumda Percada as an entity operating in the printing industry, this company is faced with challenges in managing inventory, financial monitoring and efficient resource management. Information data is obtained from direct observation. The results show that the implementation or application of Accurate online has helped in recording finances at Perumda Percada. User-friendly, Accurate online makes it easier for employees to input and collaborate between departments. Apart from that, Accurate online software also helps management in monitoring the financial reports that have been produced.

Upaya Pengelolaan Dan Pemanfaatan Dalam Air Limbah Domestik Tekstil Pencetakan Kain di PT X

The fabric printing industry makes a major contribution to various kinds of textile products, its by-products, liquid waste, require special attention in environmental management. Most of the liquid waste originating from the fabric printing industry consists of dyes, solvents and other processing chemicals. To prevent negative effects on water quality and the surrounding environment, managing this waste is very important. To achieve sustainability, advances in liquid waste processing technology are very important. The solution to reduce the impact of liquid waste from the fabric printing industry is an advanced purification process. PT. X to reduce polutan parameter such BOD, COD , TSS, Ammonia and Total Colidform by. 90%, 95%, 95%, 85%, 20%, 90% And meets the specified quality standards. Because the pH parameters still meet existing quality standards, processing is focused on reducing the organic parameters which are quite high. The results of the process will be used again for flushing activities in green open spaces and for washing operational vehicles.

Research on optimization of spray drying conditions, characteristics of anthocyanins extracted from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. flower, and application to marshmallows.

Anthocyanin, a main-colored bioactive compound found in Hibiscus sabdariffa L., is well-known for a varied range of applications as food additives in foodstuff, and natural colorants in food, pharmaceutical, and printing industries. The study aimed to find out the suitable conditions for the spray-drying process to obtain anthocyanin powder from the extract as well as characterized the powder. In addition, the obtained powder was applied to marshmallows and determined the acceptability of appearance, quality, and scavenging capacity of the candy. The carrier of maltodextrin and gum arabic was selected for spray-drying, which had optimal conditions at 144°C and 7 mL/min, resulting in 100.22 mg/g anthocyanin content with an encapsulation efficiency of 93.87%. The obtained anthocyanin has appropriate moisture of 5.14%, quite appropriate bulk density, and tapped density, it also was high solubility, and poor flowability but easy compression. The shape of the particle by SEM analysis was low particle size (2-10 μm), wrinkled, unequal spherical size, rough surfaces with indentations, and slight cracks. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrum of the sample had very low crystallinity and diffuse wide peaks revealing that anthocyanin still exists inside maltodextrin particles. The FT-IR spectrum had oscillations of characteristic groups of anthocyanin structure. Marshmallow samples added 5% anthocyanin powder gained high acceptability of appearance and maintained the scavenging capacity (DPPH) with an IC50 value of 7368.31 ppm after a month of storage.

Stability and thinning of liquid jets in the presence of soluble surfactants.

The dynamics of many multiphase fluid systems involve the thinning and eventual break up of a slender fluid filament or a liquid jet. The interfacial instability that controls the rate of jet thinning depends on the relative magnitudes of capillary, viscous, and inertial stresses. Surfactants add an additional layer of physicochemical dynamics by reducing the surface tension of the interface and introducing reverse Marangoni flows in response to surface concentration gradients. Surfactants may also introduce an intrinsic surface rheology that affects jet thinning. Quantifying these effects has been a significant problem in chemical physics and a topic of key research interest. Recent studies have shown that insoluble surfactants delay thread thinning and suppress instabilities in Newtonian jets. However, the role of surfactant solubility in liquid jet stability is still unknown. In this work, we use linear stability analysis to quantitatively show the stabilizing effects of Marangoni stresses, surfactant adsorption and desorption time, and intermolecular forces upon adsorption. We highlight the seemingly indistinguishable way in which various surfactant properties result in the same outcome. We also identify a surface dissipative contribution that arises from the interplay of Marangoni flows with finite adsorption and desorption, which acts as an "apparent" surface viscosity. We verify predictions of our linear stability results against numerical simulations and conclude by noting that tuning surface activity and kinetics of adsorbed surfactants or particles can potentially suppress droplet formation, which is of significant impact in the printing industry and in the control of the spread of aerosols.

STRATEGI PERCETAKAN UNTUK MENGATASI LONJAKAN PERMINTAAN SELAMA MUSIM PEMILU. STUDI KASUS DARI INDUSTRI PERCETAKAN BANDUNG

Elections are an important moment in the democratic life of a country, when citizens have the opportunity to choose their own leaders and representatives. The campaigns carried out play a role in printing which plays an important role in delivering campaign materials such as leaflets, posters, banners and booklets. Therefore, now that it is the digital era, many printing industries are also facing various challenges and intense competition with their competitors. Then, in terms of marketing, the printing industry must pay attention to its strengths and threats, such as environmental, technological and other factors in facing this election. Therefore, the research that will be carried out aims to examine the marketing strategies used by the printing industry so that it can outperform the competition and what strategies will be implemented if there is a surge in demand. The method used for this research is a qualitative method, which means the researcher analyzes in detail a problem with the printing industry. The researcher used observation and interview techniques for data collection techniques in the printing industry so that they could analyze and collect data in detail. The results of this research are that the MD Draftika printing industry took part in the auction conducted by the KPUD by choosing the place, time and maximum promotion on social media. As a strategy to deal with the surge in demand, MD Draftika made changes to operational hours, added machine technology, added temporary additional employees and maximized supplies of raw materials from suppliers.
 Keywords: Election, Printing, Strategy, Marketing, Media.

Artificial Intelligence in the Printing Industry: A Systematic Review of Industrial Applications, Challenges and Benefits

The commercial printing industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), yet there is limited literature on its specific applications and impact. This systematic review addresses two critical research questions: What are the key industrial domains where AI is applied in the printing industry, and what are the associated benefits and challenges? Our study identifies the primary AI applications across Production Planning and Control (PPC), Quality Management (QM), Maintenance Management (MM), and Supply Chain Management (SCM). PPC employs optimization algorithms to optimise scheduling and resource allocation, improving production efficiency. In QM, Machine Learning and Computer Vision detect defects and optimize print quality. MM focuses on minimizing downtime by ensuring machines operate efficiently through predictive maintenance. Despite these advancements, challenges such as high-quality data requirements, algorithmic complexity, and integration difficulties persist. This research fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of AI’s role in the printing industry, offering valuable insights into its potential to drive efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements. Our findings suggest that while AI holds substantial promise, its benefits are contingent upon overcoming significant implementation challenges. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on digital transformation by providing a robust framework for understanding AI’s current and future impact on the printing sector. Our methodology followed PRISMA guidelines, with a thorough review and thematic analysis of peer-reviewed studies. The insights gained from this review can guide future research and practical implementations, positioning AI as a crucial enabler in the evolving landscape of the printing industry.

Açık Hava Reklamcılığında Basım Sektörünün Yeri

Advertising is the most effective communication tool that businesses use to market their products. Many advertising tools are used in advertising. Outdoor advertising is delivered to target audiences through various methods such as large-sized billboards, large-sized posters, digital billboards, and car wrapping in outdoor areas where people are denser. Thanks to this, great advantages are achieved in terms of brand awareness and preferability. In addition to these advantages, displaying them outdoors requires outdoor advertising products to be more resistant to natural conditions. Outdoor advertising tools can be more effective, leave a strong impression on the target audience, and be resistant to natural conditions only with high-quality printing and production. A healthy cooperation between outdoor advertising and the printing industry is of great importance, as increasing the impact of the advertising product will increase the advantages of businesses in the market. In this study, the tools used in outdoor advertising and the relationship between this field and the printing industry have been tried to be disclosed. In this context, the place and future of outdoor advertising in advertising is mentioned. While carrying out the study, different sources in this field were researched, and a compilation study was created by evaluating the current studies. As a result, it has been determined that the printing industry has an important place in the effective realization of outdoor advertising. It has been concluded that the use of digitalization in the printing industry combined with traditional methods is important in the production of effective products in outdoor advertising. In this way, the market shares of the institutions serving the sector will increase in the products produced. However, it was concluded that they should give importance to the search for new alternative materials in order to ensure the sustainability of the waste rates generated during the production stages.

Using Information Technologies to Manage Printing Production: Integration and Optimisation Based on the System-Process Approach

Taking into account the characteristics of the system-process approach, the study considers the importance of the use of information technologies in the management of the production of printed products. The information structure is considered to be an organised system for collecting, processing, storing and distributing the necessary information required for management decision making. This structure aims to ensure that the information is available, accurate and relevant, which is required to manage the production process. By considering the interrelationships of all elements of the production process and establishing optimal information exchange procedures to achieve management objectives, the system-process management approach is used. This helps to improve coordination between the company’s departments. It also reduces production time and increases the level of quality and productivity. A wide range of tasks, from order processing and preparation of production documentation to control and analysis of production results, are involved in the creation of a company’s management information structure. Production planning, customer invoicing and scheduling of production processes are also important aspects of management. They help to ensure an efficient production process and customer satisfaction. A comprehensive system of information and management components is used to create and use an information structure for managing the production of printed products based on a system-process approach. These components include information technology, production process management systems, and logistics process management systems. The aim is to automate and optimise production processes in the printing industry. In particular, it is possible to optimise the processes of interaction between customers and producers through the development of print production using information technologies and automated management systems. This helps to improve the quality of the service and to make management decisions on a more informed basis. The study notes that effective operational management of receiving orders in the printing industry is critical to running a successful business. Key elements of this process include the proper collection and management of information. Initial data plays an important role in order acceptance and fulfilment, such as customer requirements, requirement structure, financial conditions and order volume. This information enables you to communicate effectively with customers, understand their needs, and estimate profitability and cost to produce. Key aspects of production management include responding quickly to changes in demand, optimising processes and fulfilling orders on time. In order to maintain the efficient functioning of the company, it is important that the data is current, updated and accessible to all parties involved in the process. It is concluded that a properly organised information structure based on the system-process approach is an important component of successful print production management. It contributes to the optimisation of work processes and increases the productivity of the company.

Impacts of new printing technology on old conventional technologies

The movable type printing press was the signal innovation in early modern information technology, but economists have found no evidence of its impact on measures of aggregate productivity or income per person. This paper examines the impact technological advancement has brought to the printing industry. The printing industry has witnessed drastic changes in the machines used in this industry, such as automation and the elimination of other processes previously done. Additionally, it explores how the emergence of electronic media has affected the production of print media, leading to a decline in print media production. New technologies have benefited printing companies by reducing expenditures through the employment of fewer staff, but this also minimizes job opportunities in the printing industry. The paper also investigates whether printing companies and printers are satisfied with the new technologies being introduced.

Towards Greener Printing: Examining Waste Disposal Innovations in the Ghanaian Printing Industry

This research investigates waste disposal practices in the Ghanaian printing industry with a specific emphasis on adopting environmentally sustainable approaches. Four (4) prominent printing presses in Ghana were selected as case studies to examine their waste management strategies. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative statistical data on waste generation and disposal rates with qualitative insights gathered through direct interviews, observation and site visits. The finding revealed the current state of waste disposal in the selected printing presses and highlight existing challenges. Additionally, the research identifies innovative waste disposal practices that contribute to greener printing operations. Factors influencing the adoption of these innovations were explored, including regulatory compliance, economic considerations, and environmental awareness. The study highlighted the importance of transitioning towards greener printing practices to mitigate environmental impact. Recommendations are provided for stakeholders in the printing industry, regulatory bodies, and policymakers to promote sustainable waste management practices. Ghanaian printing presses specifically industrial types must understand and implement these innovations that contribute to both environmental conservation and long-term business sustainability.

Seaweed-based biosorbent for the removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from water: a systematic review

Inadequately treated or untreated wastewater contributes substantially to the discharge of undesirable and hazardous substances into aquatic environments. Serious concerns are raised when certain pollutants become persistent and bioaccumulative upon release into the environment. Despite the existence of alternative wastewater treatment technologies, adsorption has consistently demonstrated its efficacy in the treatment of wastewater originating from diverse industrial sources. Adsorption is selected as the optimal method due to its numerous benefits, which include greater efficacy, reduced cost, and convenient accessibility in comparison to alternative treatments. Biosorption using naturally occurring seaweeds can, however, remove contaminants from a variety of sources, including heavy metals, nitrogen, phosphorus, and phenolic compounds, and dyes from the paper, textile, and printing industries. Biosorption utilizing seaweed has surfaces as a feasible substitute for existing technologies in the effective elimination of these pollutants from effluent on account of its environmentally sustainable nature, readily available resources, and cost-effectiveness. An economical adsorbent known as seaweed is examined in this article in order to remove contaminants from effluent. In an extensive table, the application of seaweed in effluent treatment is detailed. The majority of studies, according to published research, have utilized simulated wastewater; biosorption using seaweed to remediate actual wastewater has received less attention.

Research on the Construction of Economic Statistical Model and Application of Data Cleaning Technology in Big Data Environment

Abstract With the rapid development of big data technology, the number of economic data grows faster, and it is more challenging for people to grasp and calculate economic data. In this paper, an economic statistical model is proposed to optimize data-cleaning technology. The economic data application framework is constructed using Multi-Agents, and the mining of economic data is achieved using Microsoft time series and clustering algorithm. The GMDH algorithm, which is the core of self-organized data mining, is proposed and improved to complete economic data analysis and prediction by using the fitting error or prediction variance criterion as the identification criterion. The wild value identification method based on the regression model is utilized to eliminate potential wild values and carry out data cleaning. Statistical analysis of the economic data of the printing industry in Shanghai, China, reveals that the total assets, total industrial output value, and total profit of the printing industry in Shanghai in 2023 declined by 2.63%, 4.77%, and 5.68%, respectively. External investment and enterprise R & D investment up to 109,440,100 U.S. dollars, 140,301,000 yuan. The overall number of employees declined, and the profit margin on output value decreased by 5.68%. It is predicted that the number of enterprises, total assets, total industrial output value, and total profit of Shanghai’s printing industry will rebound in 2024, and the external direct investment and R&D investment will be appropriately reduced.

Comparative Study of the Effect of Mordants on Dyeing Cotton Fabric with Anacardium Occidentale’s (Cashew) Root Grown in Ankpa, Kogi, Nigeria

Pollution associated with synthetic dyes have caused several health hazards both to human and the environment. In order to curb this trend, especially from industrial effluents, a non – toxic, biodegradable and environmentally compatible dye from nature have to be sourced. In view of these, the root of anacardium occidentale was extracted of its dye and applied on fabrics alone and in the presence of mordants and also applied as colorant on food, cosmetics and alcoholic drinks. The root of anacardium occidantale collected was dried at room temperature and pulverized. 200g was weighed and extracted in 300mL absolute ethanol. Alum, K2Cr2O7 and FeSO4 were the fixatives used. Pre – mordanting, Post – mordanting and Simultaneous mordanting methods were adopted. Varied color hue was imparted on the fabrics and their fastness properties were tested. Alum mordant showed superiority to fastness in simultaneous mordanting in wash with mild soap and fastness to light. Pre – mordanted method showed K2Cr2O7 mordant to retain color in both wash in mild soap and fastness to light. FeSO4 mordant retained its color in simultaneous mordanting method across the fastness test displaying superiority over the rest mordant. An excellent color was imparted on food, cosmetic and alcoholic drink. They colors imparted on the substrates are distinct and promising and shows that the root of anacardium occidandale could be of significance in textile, printing and coloration industries.

Density functional theory/time-dependent density functional theory investigations on the color-structure relationship of biopigment molecules

The study of molecular derivatives of biological dyes is of great importance for the green transformation of the printing, dyeing, and textile industries. In this study, B3LYP density functional methods are used to optimize the geometric configuration of the selected molecules and to explore the relationship between the structure and color of biological dye molecules and their color mechanism. This study focuses on the analysis of polyenes, quinones, indoles, and azide biological dyes in colors commonly used in the textile industry: blue, yellow, purple, red, green, and so on. Quantum chemical investigations show that the conjugate structure of a biological dye is directly related to its color and that the group or structure affecting the conjugate structure will in many cases cause a change in color. In addition, time-dependent density functional theory spectral calculations with the CAM-B3LYP functional for UV-Vis spectra show that in the visible band, the color of the remaining band after subtracting the absorption wavelengths was exactly the same as the color of the pigment. These results indicate that the color of the pigment is exactly complementary to the light absorption color of the material. Our study provides theoretical guidance for the design of molecular derivatives of biological dyes and is expected to promote the green transformation of the textile, printing, and dyeing industries to a certain extent.

The reliability of green supply chain management practices in the printing industry based on the PSI and IPA approaches

The reliability of green supply chain management practices in the printing industry based on the PSI and IPA approaches

Кризис полиграфического производства Саратова накануне индустриализации (1926–1928 гг.)

The printing industry of the RSFSR on the eve of industrialization overcame the consequences of the Civil War and demonstrated a steady increase in the main indicators. However, this situation was not observed in all regions. The article examines the personnel, organizational, financial, and economic condition of Saratov’s printing houses under the conditions of the «economy regime». The author analyzes the causes and consequences of optimization of enterprises that were part of the Sarpolygraphprom trust, subordinate to the provincial economic council. The source base, including publications in the local press and documents of the State Archive of the Saratov Region, shows the competition that took place between the printing houses of the province (included in the trust and operating outside its system) for orders that came from publishers and publishing organizations in Saratov and Moscow.

Entrepreneurial (re)orientation in the face of crisis: Is it worth modifying entrepreneurial strategy?

PURPOSE: This article aims to determine how companies in the SME sector modify their business strategies in response to changes in the external environment. The research focused on modifications to entrepreneurial strategies expressed through the fundamental dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation (EO): risk-taking, innovativeness, and proactiveness. Additionally, it identified which types of reactions (modifications in strategies) lead to the most favorable changes in firm performance. The external environment was determined based on the market situation that resulted from the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODOLOGY: This is quantitative research. The study utilized data from 126 small printing businesses operating throughout Poland. Analyses were conducted on the data that reflected modifications in entrepreneurial behaviors and performance during three periods: the pre-crisis period, the initial phase of the crisis (the full lockdown period), and the second phase of the crisis (the period of easing the restrictions). The identification of the behavior types was carried out using cluster analysis. FINDINGS: The results of the research led to the conclusion that, with a change in market conditions, companies significantly change their levels of EO. In particular, the surveyed companies reduced their levels of EO during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, this decrease was mainly due to significant decreases in risk-taking. The levels of EO increased when the conditions improved due to significant increases in innovativeness and proactiveness. Moreover, the analysis enabled the identification of four types of reactions to the emergence of the crisis as well as three types of reactions to the improvement of the external conditions that resulted from the easing of restrictions and the introduction of anti-crisis support measures for businesses. Additionally, it was demonstrated that the type of reaction had a significant impact on the changes in the performances of the examined companies. In particular, it was shown that the lowest decline in performance during the initial phase of crisis could be observed in passive enterprises, i.e., those that did not modify their entrepreneurial strategies (did not alter their levels of individual dimensions of EO). The greatest increase in performance was achieved during the period of easing restrictions by those companies that significantly enhanced their activities across all of the considered dimensions of EO. IMPLICATIONS: The research results provided insights for entrepreneurs in strategic management. Specifically, they learned about the modifications in entrepreneurial behaviors that could lead to the most favorable and optimal improvements in a firm’s performance when market conditions change. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The study contributes to the literature concerning reactions to changes in market conditions. This innovative approach considers dynamics where the changes themselves are variables. In particular, this research identifies types of entrepreneurial reactions to market condition changes in terms of dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation. Furthermore, it provides an answer to how firm performance evolved regarding various reaction types (using the example of the printing industry).

Нотоиздательская фирма «П. Юргенсон»: организация, торговая политика и владельческие штампы. По материалам из собрания Российской государственной библиотеки

Music publishing company ‘‘P.Y. Jurgenson’’ has demonstrated outstanding achievements in industrial production and culture of the Russian Empire throughout its history, becoming one of the leaders of the printing industry and a symbol of Russian musical art. The paper examines the organization of this enterprise, its system-forming factors in the context of economic theory and its humanitarian facets. Among them are specialized catalogs containing valuable information about the planned nature of the release of musical literature, thematic headings, their volume and content. Together, they create an opportunity to experience the dynamics of commercial strategies and the scale of products. Among the materials introduced into scientific discourse for the first time, the owner’s stamps of the company ‘‘P. Jurgenson’’ is a characteristic detail of its organizational work. The focus is on the various artistic design of these signs, which creates a perspective for a variety of possible interpretations. One of them is associated with the functioning of warehouses used for storing and selling their own circulations, as well as musical literature produced by other trademarks, which was in the nature of a mutual partnership. Consequently, such interaction was widespread and was part of trade policy among Russian and foreign entrepreneurs.