JDF for packaging and labels

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1 JDF for packaging and labels ERA Packaging Conference Nov Lieven Plettinck Principal Software Architect, EskoArtwork Chairman Packaging and Labels Workgroup, CIP4

2 JDF What is the problem? 2

3 Packaging and Labels Types of packaging and labels Corrugated boxes Folding carton Labels Bags Shrink sleeve foils POP displays Metal cans 3

4 A Technical Challenge Multitude of substrates, inks Variety of shapes Different print technologies Special finishing 4

5 The Packaging Supply Chain Product Design PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Sales & Marketing Graphic Design PACKAGING DESIGN Structural Design Prepress Proofing Sample Making CAD/CAM Platemaking PRE- PRODUCTION Layout, Die- & Toolmaking Printing PRODUCTION Diecutting/ Finishing FILLING, PALLETIZATION SHIPPING PREPARATION DISTRIBUTION 5

6 Who are the players? Product Design Consumer Product PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Company (CPC) Sales & Marketing Design Firm Graphic or Design inside the CPC PACKAGING DESIGN Structural Design Proofing Sample Making Platemaking Prepress Company PRE- PRODUCTION Folding Carton, Corrugated CAD/CAM or Label Converters Layout, Die- & Toolmaking Printing PRODUCTION Diecutting/ Finishing FILLING, PALLETIZATION SHIPPING PREPARATION CPC Manufacturing Facility or Converter DISTRIBUTION 6

7 Where is the pain? Graphic Design Prepress Platemaking Product Packaging Specs Structural Design Sample Making Proofing & Sample Making Production Rough Layout for Estimating Final Layout Die- & Toolmaking Time 7

8 Where is the pain? Complex workflow with multiple activities Running in parallel Performed by multiple actors 1 activity depends on results of 1 or more other activities Activities have high technical complexity Under increasing time pressure 8

9 Where is the pain? Complex workflow with multiple activities with Weak communication links between activities (oral, paper, or ad hoc digital documents) Weak abilities for global follow-up and control 9

10 Where is the pain? Complex workflow with multiple activities with weak communication links Results in a workflow that is: Error prone (very expensive!) Hard to track Hard to optimize Hard to automate We have a digital content workflow with a paper based management workflow. That does not make sense! 10

11 What do the players want? Control the flow of specifications and data from the very 1st workflow step through the chain to reduce errors Make the process traceable To check for errors (Have specifications been granted?) Enable optimization To provide global status information of the process Check that deadlines will be met Reschedule or reprioritize tasks when needed Enable automated execution where manual intervention (and possible cause of error) has no added value. All of these statements to be true even if tools from multiple vendors are used 11

12 JDF What is the problem? Optimizing the supply chain Is JDF the solution? 12

13 CIP4 International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress Swiss organization founded in initiating companies: Adobe, Agfa, Heidelberg, Man Roland 313 members (April 25) MIS companies Software companies (workflow systems, design, pre-press, etc..) Device manufacturers (pre-press, press, finishing) Users See 13

14 What is JDF? JDF = Job Definition Format An XML industry standard for end-to-end job ticket specification JDF is a data interchange format specification. JDF is not an application or a system JDF describes a job Products that will be produced Processes that need to be executed to produce the products Resources needed by the processes JDF is encoded in XML Content e.g. PDF is referenced, not embedded The current version is JDF 1.3. Most systems are JDF 1.2 compliant. JDF is extensible (Private extension) 14

15 JDF Product JDF can describe Products and Product structure IntentResources describe intended characteristics of the products (typically defined by end customer) Filled Box Quantity=50000 Box Insert Blister Color=CMYK Color=BW 15

16 JDF Process Res2 Res1 Process Res JDF Process = a task to be executed Consumes input Resources Produces output Resources Has a status Waiting, Ready, Completed, Aborted JDF Resource Physical Resources e.g. plates, paper Digital Resources e.g. a file, a set of parameters Has a status Available, Unavailable 16

17 JDF ProcessGroup Multiple JDF Processes can be embedded in a single JDF node. Resources are linked via ResourceLinks to connect outputs of processes to inputs of other processes Complex networks of interdependent Processes can be built using Resource linking RunList Process Params Process RunList Digital Delivery RunList DigitalDeliveryParams 17

18 JDF AuditPool AuditPool AuditPool logs all changes to the JDF Time and materials tracking for processes Info, warning and error messages 18

19 What is JMF? JMF = Job Messaging Format An XML industry standard for message description and message interchange protocol JMF is a message format specification. JMF is either Command to be executed Query for information about jobs, processes, resources or devices Response to either a Query or Command Acknowledge of a Command Signal of an event Registration to be informed of events JMF is encoded in XML JMF can reference or embed a JDF JMF messages are sent over HTTP. JMF is optional. Limited functionality systems can be built using JDF with hotfolders. JDF and JMF are part of the same standard. The current version is JDF

20 20 JMF Manager Worker Manager constructs a JDF

21 JMF Manager JMF Worker Manager constructs a JDF Manager constructs a JMF SubMitQueueEntry message with a URL of the JDF 21

22 JMF Manager JMF http post Worker Manager constructs a JDF Manager constructs a JMF SubMitQueueEntry message with a URL of the JDF Manager HTTP posts the JMF to the URL of the worker 22

23 JMF Manager http get Worker Queue Manager constructs a JDF Manager constructs a JMF SubMitQueueEntry message with a URL of the JDF Manager HTTP posts the JMF to the URL of the worker The worker http gets the JDF and adds it to the queue 23

24 JMF Manager Query Response Worker Queue Manager constructs a JDF Manager constructs a JMF SubMitQueueEntry message with a URL of the JDF Manager HTTP posts the JMF to the URL of the worker The worker http gets the JDF and adds it to the queue The manager queries status of the submitted job with a Query JMF messages, the worker answers with Response JMF messages 24

25 JMF Manager ReturnQueueEntry Worker Queue Manager constructs a JDF Manager constructs a JMF SubMitQueueEntry message with a URL of the JDF Manager HTTP posts the JMF to the URL of the worker The worker http gets the JDF and adds it to the queue The manager queries status of the submitted job with a Query JMF messages, the worker answers with Response JMF messages When the worker has finished executing the job. The updated JDF is http posted to the URL of the manager with a JMF ReturnQueueEntry message. 25

26 JDF What is the problem? Optimizing the supply chain Is JDF the solution? JDF is an enabling technology Standard for job description and comm. Capable of spanning the supply chain Backed my major players in the industry JDF in Packaging and Labels? 26

27 JDF and Packaging JDF 1.2 Was designed for commercial print workflows Packaging processes (e.g. folder/gluer), resources (e.g. barcodes) were missing. Vendors used private extensions to have faster time to market or to describe vendor specific functionality. JDF 1.3 Spec was released in September 2005 JDF 1.3 Packaging and Labels functionality Media: Corrugated Board and Self-Adhesive ShapeCutting process: Process and Resources for analog and digital die-cutting machines. BoxFolding process: Process and Resources for a folder/gluer machine. Stripping process: Step and repeat for folding carton (die-based) and labels (grid based) LayoutElementProduction process: Process extension and resources for inserting barcode in a design 27

28 JDF and Packaging JDF 1.4 Spec will be released in spring 2008 JDF 1.4 Packaging and Labels functionality Media: Flexo plates and sleeves LayoutElementProduction: Process extension and resources to define shape (CAD file) to design and prepress Embossing: Process extension for braille CAD workflow Process and resources for design of the the 1-up Process and resources for the layout of 1-ups on a sheet and die making JDF 1.5 and beyond Packaging and labels functionality is added in every spec cycle Amazingly useful implementations can be deployed today. 28

29 JDF What is the problem? Optimizing the supply chain Is JDF the solution? JDF is an enabling technology Standard for job description and comm. Capable of spanning the supply chain Backed my major players in the industry JDF in Packaging and Labels? More JDF is needed JDF has generic features for MIS, prepress, press and finishing. JDF1.3 adds P&L specific features JDF1.4 adds flexo and CAD features JDF for you? 29

30 What is Real? The fully integrated, interconnected JDF supply chain from creative to finishing across design companies, trade-shops and converters is a vision under construction. The JDF specification for packaging and labels is in full evolution to cover increasingly bigger parts of the workflow. Still, JDF integrated shops exist today. MIS linked to prepress department MIS linked to press floor and finishing equipment JDF can be deployed step by step Simple use cases can bring great value! 30

31 How do I start? Analyze your needs and list your most important use cases. Error reduction Barcodes Step and Repeat DGC Flexo Plate or Sleeve spec Flexo Plate Distortion Tracking Talk to your vendors (MIS, Prepress, Press, Finishing) Consultancy Use the power in your wallet! 31

32 How do I start? Make or buy Commercial MIS systems with JDF interfaces are available Consultants can implement JDF interfaces on top of commercial systems Internal developments Take it step by step Implement first use case Evaluate before taking the next 32

33 JDF What is the problem? Optimizing the supply chain Is JDF the solution? JDF is an enabling technology Standard for job description and comm. Capable of spanning the supply chain Backed my major players in the industry JDF in Packaging and Labels? More JDF is needed JDF has generic features for MIS, prepress, press and finishing. JDF1.3 adds P&L specific features JDF1.4 adds flexo features JDF for you? Start small. Expect More 33

34 34 A brand new day in Packaging & Printing