An industry charter that lays out minimum requirements for fairness and transparency in contracts between printers and suppliers has many advantages. Having recourse to a set mediation formula instead of bringing in the lawyers whenever disputes arise is a no brainer for most businesses on both sides of the fence.
It’s something Andy Scott (pictured above) has long advocated in his role as "technology gatekeeper". Read his discussion with Patrick Howard in the latest issue of Print21 magazine.