Keeping Track - Production

Due to an excellent lineup of sessions in the Design Track and the addition of the newly created ECPA/Dickinson Press Book Cover Awards, the necessity to split the "Production" portion of the track into its own program was born. Because of this, the need for a track leader was evident and Pete Larson, COO of Bethany Press International stepped up to the plate. Pete has already been hard at work thinking up content and contacting individuals to fill the presenter slots. I received an e-mail from Pete on Friday and here are the ideas he has for content thus far:

1) Keeping costs down (Print buyer’s best practices)

2) Offshoring

3) Current Printing Technology

4) The Facts on Using Recycled Paper

5) Printer's panel – Turning the Tables

Of course, we are fully aware that having a vendor as a Track Leader has proven to be a bit of a challenge in the past. However, Pete has assured me that he understands the need to make his track non-commercialized and to present information in an educational format. We appreciate Pete's willingness to take on this tremendous task. It looks as if he is well on his way to a phenomenal lineup.