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innovation, such as lean manufacturing and automation. We have really benefited
from lean at our plants by relocating equipment to improve flow, reduced inventory
throughout the value stream, dramatically cutting lead times and eliminated many
steps from our processes.
"Our customers gain advantage on lead-time, smaller size
of order, and reduced inventory because of faster cycle times for reorders."
At
the same time, the company is striving to enter new markets, such as education,
personal organization, as well as expanding internationally.
"We are leveraging
our capabilities and gearing toward a broad group of new customers," he says. "We
can help customers manage documents and get organized in new and innovative ways."
Coerper says the company is making large investments in e-commerce to attract new
customers. The system connects IFC's nationally integrated enterprise system directly
to the ecommerce platform. The system allows clients to quickly quote, design, order
and track online.
"Our mission is to make custom easy," he stresses. "We make it
very easy to get custom products without having to order a truckload or hassle with specifications."
Market Challenges
The current economy has forced IFC to face some challenges, such as high freight
costs and logistics. It serves customers nationwide from plants in New York, Mississippi,
and California as well as a distribution center in Illinois. "Freight costs are
a huge challenge even with our regional facilities," Coerper says. "We focus on
building and warehousing the products at the most effective location so our customers
get product quickly and cost effectively.
"Some of the regional competitors and
importers who only have one |
International Filing Co. (IFC) prides itself on providing customized
products to its customers. "Our strength is on-demand, custom products," CEO Phil
Coerper says.
"We provide value for our customers that need custom filing, packaging
or other paper converted solutions. "We listen to the customer and then provide
a solution that's specifically tailored to their requirements." he explains.
IFC
manufactures filing products |
such as folders, indexes and expansion pockets. It was founded in 2002 by combining
three smaller filing companies from Mississippi, California and New York.
The company's
core markets – medical facilities, professional, and government agencies – have
changed over the last several years because digital innovations, Coerper notes.
"We have had to transform our company," he says. "On the operational side, there
has been a lot of |
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