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The process by which Imprint Plus’s Mighty Badge kits, name
plate kits and other workplace necessities are created relies on a lean
manufacturing philosophy that focuses on delivering value to cus-
tomers by minimizing waste, says CEO Marla Kott. “The concept of
preserving value with less work is the backbone of ‘lean’—and the
goal we set for ourselves.
“Waste reduction is an integral part of the corporate culture at
Imprint Plus,” she says. “We’re continually looking for, finding and
removing waste from our processes, systems, space, activities, materi-
als—everything we do.”
The simplest item to produce is the desk plate, says Kott, and the
most complex is the insert sheet that enables product customization
and personalization. Imprint Plus utilizes a variety of specialized
materials and specialized equipment for production, and ensures its
staff members are properly trained for the task at hand.
“Staff is trained onsite; lean [manufacturing] training certification is
a requirement, safety certifications are required as we need three to four
staff members always present, and project management training and cer-
tifications are required,” Kott says. “The specialized equipment in print-
ing is designed to ensure the images we produce on small surfaces
exhibit excellent craftsmanship, one of our cornerstone principles.”
Read on to learn how Imprint Plus produces materials for name
badges and desk accessories for use in a variety of business settings.
Jen Alexander is associate editor for
PPB.
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for many stu-
dents means a snappy new backpack, freshly sharp-
ened pencils and bright white notebook paper to
start the year off right. The folks at Imprint Plus
(UPIC: imp8687) can infuse that same excitement
into the first day of a new job or a new company
with their name badge and desk plate kits, which are
manufactured and assembled at the Canadian sup-
plier’s facility in Richmond, British Columbia.
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IMPRINT PLUS OUTFITS BUSINESSES WITH CUSTOMIZABLE
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By Jen Alexander
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