MARCH 23, 2014 PAPER2014 CONVENTION DAILY PAGE 17 Oren International Expands Facilities and Senior Management Paper 2014 CONVENTION DAILY PAGE 17 Oren International, a global paper converting company headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, is pleased to announce the up coming expansion of their facility this year. The company plans to increase the size of their warehouse and office space, which will …

Where’s Hans? By:  Erin Mahan We all have someone in our life that we depend on.  In a personal sense, that usually means a spouse, family member, or friend.  Generally it’s the one or two people in your life that you just could not get along without.  We all depend on someone in the business realm as well.  Whether you …

Increase machine up time by 15% Reduce doing physical inventory by 90% Reduce on hand inventory Know the true cost of inventory Significantly reduce waste cost Reduce freight cost Real Time snapshot of cost of goods sold improve revenue to employee ratio by 10% Increase revenue without adding personnel Reduce customer returns PaperSoft software for paper converters offer services in …

Lost Paperwork: Indication of a Larger Issue By:  Erin Mahan Have you ever been unable to accomplish something you set out to do because of a simple mistake or oversight?  For instance, you plan a vacation to Mexico, but you forget to renew your passport.  Often overlooking details can cause a lot of problems especially in business where details matter.  …

Knowing Your Paper Inventory: The Key to Customer Service By: Erin Mahan Pretend you take orders for a 
converting company.  It’s 
about 10:00 a.m., your second cup of coffee is starting to finally kick 
in, and you’re beginning to settle into your daily routine.  
The phone rings.  It’s 
one of your company’s most important customers calling to place an 
order.  …

The Benefits of a Complete Software System By:  Erin Mahan Ask any business owner and they will tell you that running a business is tough.  It’s no small task to stay afloat in today’s competitive business world where you’re either growing or you’re dying, as they say.  Those in the paper industry know the competitive nature of the industry and …

Knowing Order Profitability: The Key to Accurate Financial Statements By: Erin Mahan Remember back in high school English class where it was acceptable for everyone to come up with their own interpretation of a book, but in Math class if you failed to come up with the exact solution to an equation it was flat out wrong?  This is because …

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Converting Magazine, Aug 1999 v17 i8 48(4) Author Fruscione, Ela Full Article: There is no doubt that companies will continue to mature and prosper with the help of computers. However, in many instances existing programs do not match the unique needs of converting businesses. Convinced of the benefits of a “wired” operation, paper converters PrimePapers, Inc. hired software developers [PaperSoft] …

Streamlining the Shipping Process By:  Erin Mahan Everyday we make decisions.  Often these are small decisions, like deciding between the blue dress shirt or the more unconventional pink shirt, or deciding where to go for lunch in the afternoon.  Bigger decisions, like buying a house, or deciding whom you’re going to marry obviously require a lot more thought and information.  …