Abstract
Printing as a process itself generates many environmental concerns. The paper presents the subject matter of ink management in terms of environmental issues in the label printing industry. The goal of this paper is to present how a proper ink management system has an impact on the overall printing process efficiency for environmental sustainability in a printing company.
A case study-based methodology has been used to depict the impact of ink management on the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in terms of the material quantity and costs of a typical printed job. Results have shown a positive aspect of sustainability in the printing process due to the decrease of wasted inks, printing substrates, and energy.
A modified approach to the management of components to produce labels and packaging has been presented using automatic ink dispensing systems in companies producing labels and packaging. Proper ink management in a printing house might provide significant effects in the following areas: efficiency, quality, environmental impact, and social aspects. In addition, potential future directions, and the practical implications for supporting operational excellence on production in manufacturing have also been described. Through the case study, this research has turned attention to the reality of company operations at the intersection of sustainability and industry.
JEL Classifications L0, L6, L8, L9