Lakeland Ledger – NewsXtreme Case Study

Goals/Challenges in transitioning to NewsXtreme
• Ability to track and report on jobs in system
• Improvements in the workflow of commercial jobs

How has NewsXtreme accomplished these goals/challenges?
• NewsXtreme has tied together the front end business systems and backend post production systems, causing efficiencies in all areas. Through the detailed reports, they can pinpoint where problems begin.
• Commercial customers now have the ability through the web-based soft proofing to see their post-RIP pages through remote, secure access and approve or reject the pages. There are about 75-100 users accessing the system. The end-users see the advantage of this process control.

"To be able to do reporting and calrification on any issues that cause delays and to reduce the number of error-inducing steps and the number of hands that touch teh materials from front to back has just streamlined everything."

Other Benefits:
• With NewsXtreme, The Ledger has been able to microzone and zip-code zone for its daily product
• Ease of use, minimal training for internal staff or commercial customers
• Facilitates detailed job scheduling for the various products

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