10/08/2026
Forty-four years later, the technology has changed—but the fundamentals of production haven’t.
In this recent piece, Bob Sacks looks back at a 1982 “Production 101” course and reflects on how the industry has evolved from paste-up, film and printing plates to PDFs, automated workflows, digital platforms and AI.
One lesson still rings true: speed without control is simply a faster route to trouble.
At Royle, we know that great production takes more than technology. It takes experience, coordination, attention to detail and a team that knows how to keep things moving when challenges arise.
A great look back at where production has been—and a reminder of what still matters today.
Read the full article from BoSacks: https://www.bosacks.com/bosacks-speaks-out/bosacks-speaks-out-production-101-forty-four-years-later
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