A Brand New Day
I don't have any New Year's resolutions.
There's no list that says beginning Jan. 1, I just have to exercise more, watch
less TV, be more patient and better organized, and cut down on coffee and
chocolate.
That's because a few years ago, I
decided that every day I would pursue my passion, follow my dreams, strive to
achieve my goals and not give up. In 1992, I graduated with a bachelor's degree
in computer science engineering at Bangalore Institute of Technology in India,
but longed to be a journalist. Journalism was (and is) my dream profession that
lets me write, question, investigate and analyze to my heart's content.
Switching careers was hard, but believing in myself made it possible. I
succeeded. Since then, believing and doing are daily activities.
In my two years covering the printing
industry, I found that successful companies, too, have a can-do attitude. Most
firms believe in their employees, customers and capabilities, and do whatever it
takes to grow and profit--every day. It's not just the beginning of a new year
that brings them a fresh dose of determination and energy. I hope all our
readers have a successful 2005.
Print Solutions is here to help. We'll
include cover stories on transforming your company (February), technology case
studies (March), e-commerce triumphs (May), marketing (July), supply-chain
partnerships (September), and boosting your sales (November). You also can rely
on our Top 100 Manufacturers (April) and Top 100 Distributors (June) lists, the
Official Print Solutions Conference & Expo Show Guide (August) and the
Annual Buyers' Guide (October) for vital information.
What better way to start the year than
to take a snapshot of where the industry is today? Our cover story this month is
the annual State of the Industry Report, "The Need for Speed," beginning on page
26. End users demand customized products with ultra-fast turnaround, and many
fast-growing printing firms meet those needs by partnering and understanding
technologies.
Have a happy, profitable 2005!
Preeti Vasishtha
Assistant Editor
Next Month in Print
Solutions
* Transforming Your Company
* 10 Case Studies
* Ink, Paper and Equipment Suppliers
Buyers' Guide
* Profile of Trends Presentation
Products
