“Global Vision really helped us develop a proofreading process that we are confident using every time".

          -- President, Autumn Graphics

A Logical Progression

Autumn Graphics' portfolio includes a wide range of packaging graphics including labels, inserts, cartons, coupons and promotional items. They called on Global Vision to help them ensure the accuracy of their production files during the inspection process.

The Issue:

Handling all the artwork inspections manually can be quite an arduous and time consuming initiative. “Before the Global Vision system was installed, our proofreading department could only inspect hardcopy proofs,” says Autumn Graphics' President, Ben Abray. “Using hardcopies, the customer artwork approved proof would have to be overlaid with the contract proof generated from production. The two were then visually inspected for differences”.

The fact that they could only deal with hardcopy proofs presented several problems for Autumn Graphics.

Waste.
Both money and materials are wasted when printing files on high quality material as opposed to electronically inspecting them.

Security.
Customer files are sent electronically but must be printed by Autumn Graphics for hardcopy inspection. This increases the chances of deviation from the original customer file and increases the chances of change to the document.

Time.
It would take a substantial amount of time for Autumn Graphics to manually proofread a customer artwork file.

Accuracy.
Relying strictly on the human eye during the proofreading of customers’ critical documents can be inconsistent.

The Solution:

Being a forward thinking company, Autumn Graphics decided to find a solution that could provide them with a more accurate and repeatable method of inspecting documents before the final contract proofs were generated and final production files released.

The implementation of the ScanTVS Proofreader has allowed Autumn Graphics to inspect all final files to the customer supplied proof (be it a PDF or hardcopy) without the worry of having to manipulate the customer file. According to Autumn Graphics, this has proved to be invaluable in developing a more accurate inspection process. “There is a certain comfort level that is provided by a full digital comparison that is unachievable with a manual system” says Ben Abray, “Global Vision really helped us develop a proofreading process that we are confident using every time”.

The Benefits:

Reduction in errors due to the consistency and accuracy of the technology.

Reduction in inspection time by automating the proofreading process.

Overall cost savings in materials due to reduction in rework by proofreading digitally before any proofs are produced.

 

“The benefits and the comfort level that are provided by Global Vision’s fully digital comparison is unachievable with a manual system.”

---Ben Abray, President Autumn Graphics.

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PDF vs. SPL

By now everyone is familiar with the PDF. We may not all know what the acronym stands for (Portable Document Format) but we do know that it is an efficient means of transmitting documents so they will be visually represented as we intended. This was the initial thinking behind the FDA’s guidance; Providing Electronic Submissions in Electronic Format – General Considerations.

At the time, the FDA wanted to improve the submissions process by leveraging technology. The PDF was a natural fit. It could accurately substitute the paper based submissions requirement with an electronic one. It is reliable, accurate, quick and easy to archive.

Just as everyone has finally come to terms with the PDF and its impact on their organizations, we now hear a buzz about a new technology and associated acronym, SPL. SPL stands for Structured Product Labeling, it is a standard for use of XML (extensible markup language) written by Health Level Seven (HL7).

A single XML master document can be created from which all other labeling documents for that product can be generated and formatted automatically. Content can be reused and applied to alternate formats, something a PDF cannot do. Risk of errors within the labeling process could be substantially reduced as the need to recreate label text would be eliminated.

It would be unfair to think of SPL as a replacement for the PDF. The PDF allowed organizations to replace their hardcopy systems with similar electronic ones. SPL will allow organizations to rethink the way they use their content and allow them to leverage technology to improve their processes. Imagine the impact of creating a single, all encompassing master for a product and then pre-configured templates to create all of the associated labeling files. SPL will enable these types of changes, while the PDF will remain constant and unchanged, exactly as it was intended!

Many companies rely on Global Vision to verify the accuracy when comparing revisions to FDA approved SPL documents. In doing so they are able to achieve the absolute highest level of content integrity. Regardless of the changes in technology, content integrity will always be a priority and Global Vision will support both current and future standards.

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iCOUNT: Counting Has Never Been Easier

It happens more often than you think, labour intensive manual counting. Rows and rows of product inserts, leaflets or cartons being tediously counted.

With the industry trend moving towards 100% counting accuracy and more stringent regulations, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure quality and productivity. With Global Vision’s validated
iCOUNT all counts can be performed in the blink of an eye and with an increase in productivity of 500%.

iCOUNT Features At a Glance:

400 counts in 1 pass

Counts bundled, shrink wrapped and folded items

Counts single and multi-row stacks in seconds

Counts various items including credit cards and mechanical parts

Many reporting features available

If exact and certified counting is critical in your operation, make sure you get the right count each and every time with Global Vision’s iCOUNT.

Already an iCOUNT user? Contact us today at info@globalvisioninc.com for your upgrade.

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