JDF in the Inter- Enterprise Workflow Achieving JDF workflow automation
Dec 27, 2015
JDF Workflow AutomationWhat is JDF Inter-Enterprise Workflow? Data Exchange Format based on XML A standard of tags allowing systems and MIS to speak the same language
What Does JDF Inter-Enterprise Workflow Do? JDF enables and automates processes JDF provides portability between different platforms and lets you extend your workflow beyond your enterprise JDF eliminates manual processes, reducing thee opportunity for errors. Enhances customer experiences
Why JDF Inter-Enterprise Workflow? Connectivity
JDF INTER-ENTERPRISE WORKFLOW
Automation of your digital workflows
Must cross multiple enterprises and platforms
Interoperability between devices
Requires connectivity between devices at your client, vendor and partners locations.
Integrated systems Requires more security and bandwidth.Additional info for Planning, Scheduling, Process Results, Job Status/Tracking [MIS]
JDF - Inter Enterprise Workflow Issues
Opening up communication between multiple enterprises may bring about several issues.
What is involved in building it yourself: Select a file transfer application portal that can manage
JDF/JMF instructions and associated content. Purchase servers and other capex and associated
maintenance/licenses Design a wide area network to connect clients, vendors
and partners Purchase bandwidth and network connectivity equipment Coordinate with client, vendor and partner IT departments Install a network management system Hire staff to manage and support the network while monitoring file transmissions Set up redundant system as a backup
JDF - Inter Enterprise Workflow Options
Build it yourself option
Manage all layers of communication between you and your partners,Telco CarriersInternet / PN capacity providersData security and integrity managementAccess security Coordination with all parties, creation and management of a common automated
workflow systembetween all parties
Utilize a Managed Service Provider Or you could utilize a Managed Service
Secure access to supply chainLAN like access to JDF enabled partnersNo capital expense
Services are growing and will soon overtake standalone hardware and software sales in the content management market [Gistics]
Projected US digital content management expenditure
WAM!NET Direct! JDF
Printer
Agency Packager
Publisher
JMFMessaging
JDFContent
WAM!NET Savvis Private Network
A unique combination of infrastructure, services, applications and APIs that enable inter-enterprise JDF workflows.
– “LAN like” access to JDF enabled partners in your supply chain– “JDF Community” to your plant/site/enterprise
Content management and digital asset delivery services connecting workflow partners through a single connection.
Industry workflow solutions. Print and Publishing WAM!NET Direct! JDF – inter-enterprise JDF
content distribution
Private, fully-managed global network and infrastructure spanning 45 countries with 23 data centers worldwide.
–JDF–Content
SAVVIS Media Services Utility
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WAM!NET Direct! JDF Direct! JDF allows users to fully automate the distribution of JDF
content through the WAM!NET Media Services Platform. With a single connection to our managed network, users have
secure access to partners, vendors and clients, many of which are already on our network.
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JDF Enabled Prepress & Printing
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JDF Enabled
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JDF Enabled Printing
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The Mantis Cellular Scenario
Background: Multinational corporation based in Manhattan Rolling out a new registration program for their cellular subsidiaries that requires
the creation of a printed registration form Telco Printing will be printing the new registration form for this program The Mantis Cellular creative department will be sending the new registration form
to Telco Printing via the WAM!NET Media Services Utility
JDF - Inter Enterprise Workflow
Summary: A JDF enabled workflow will provide: Efficiencies through consistency of data across the supply chain reducing costs JDF provides a “common language” to greatly enhance and automate workflows JDF extends beyond the Site, Plant and enterprise
Making inter-enterprise JDF a reality
Thousands of printers, publishers, ad agencies, corporate marketing departments, music and film companies and broadcasters are already on the network
A unique combination of infrastructure,services, applications and APIs
The WAM!NET Media Services PlatformBuilt to enable global inter-enterprise print, audio and video workflows for the media production industry