Performance Report: 2023

We came into 2023 with cautious optimism that concerns like supply chain issues and economic uncertainty would resolve. While to some extent they did, labor challenges are still prevalent and only predicted to get worse. Political unrest leads to ongoing supply chain issues and inflation.

…if you choose to look at the silver lining—it’s digital. With digital print and finishing technologies the industry is more nimble and sustainable, providing just-in-time or on demand print services that can also be personalized.

However, if you choose to look at the silver lining—it’s digital. With digital print and finishing technologies the industry is more nimble and sustainable, providing just-in-time or on demand print services that can also be personalized. Read more about the industry trends that stood out in 2023 in Back to Good

The rest of this issue is dedicated to some of the hottest technologies of the year. One is inkjet. Continued development in ultra high speed inkjet—which we classify as solutions with the capacity to produce ten-plus million impressions per month—lead to new applications. Read more in Extended Possibilities.

Workflow and packaging are trending topics. Advancements in technology allow tasks like project management, digital proofing, and asset management to integrate into one solution versus stitched together from separate systems. We look at packaging workflow in Fit Functionalities.

Also find a recap of the recent PRINTING United event.

This is the last issue of 2023, and we’re coming in hot in 2024 with features on top predictions going into the year, digital label systems, and our annual Buyers Guide.

Best regards,

Cassandra Balentine, editor cbalentine@rockportpubs.com

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