2009
2009 Winner Profile
Herff Jones
- Project Description: The yearbook publisher developed eDesign, a rich internet application that allows students and teachers to plan, design and manage their yearbooks using a browser. The tool automates the page submission process, lowering yearbook processing times and increasing factory capabilities during the busiest seasons. The company says eDesign has increased online customer orders more than 500 percent, improving its position against competitors within the yearbook market.
- Project type: Web Services, Internet, Development
- Business Functions: Manufacturing, Sales, Customer service/support
- Business Goal: Strategic/Competitive advantage
- CIO: $model.cio100.cioFirstName Caldwell, CIO
- CEO: Joe Slaughter, President & CEO
- Headquarters: Indianapolis, Ind.
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Revenue (2008): $500 million
- Website: herffjones.com
