Forge Graphic Works of Portland in Oregon, USA, has become the 1,000th company to install Durst Workflow software.
The company – a design agency, printer and fabrication shop that specialises in large-format printing and graphic manufacturing, installation, and fulfilment services for retail, events, interiors, and experiential marketing programmes – operates several printing systems from different vendors, previously using a third-party Rip.
Todd Ebersole, strategy director of Forge Graphics said of the move to the Durst workflow software: “We wanted a more advanced workflow solution with integration in other parts of our business – like scheduling, pricing, and automation of common tasks that save us time and prevent re-work.”
The company discovered Durst Workflow and Durst Lift ERP at the Printing United trade show, particularly drawn to the vertical integration with Lift ERP and key modules within Durst Workflow, such as Verification, Impose Editor, and PDF Proof Approval.
The new software system, combining Durst Workflow and Durst Lift ERP, will allow Forge Graphic Works to efficiently and visually plan jobs and production schedules, make quick adjustments to maximise throughput and minimise downtime, and provide detailed analysis of the impact of rush jobs or shifts in customer deadlines. Additionally, real-time feedback on job costing on a per-project level will reduce purchasing labor, ensuring materials and special-order items are sourced quickly and efficiently.
