Seamless connectivity of information brings benefits throughout the supply chain.

By Tom Polischuk

In many cases, the flow of information is extending outward in both supply-chain directions of a printer’s shop. “We are implementing more and more integration features with both suppliers and converters’ customers,” says Ken Meinhardt, president of Tailored Solutions. In 2004, his product line added the ability for converters to electronically order products from Fasson. Raflatac was recently added into this mix, and Meinhardt says that Green Bay Packaging and Spinnaker Coating will soon be included.