ANSI/INCITS Standards Update
By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting, Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative In the last issue of Card Manufacturing, I gave an update on the current activities in International…
Four Advantages of an Open EMV Card Personalization Platform
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Payment cards have evolved into indispensable tools for secure transactions in today’s digital era. With the global demand for payment cards steadily…
ICMA Reveals 2024 Élan Award Winners Leading the Global Transaction Card Industry
ICMA’s Élan Awards of Excellence honors companies that are at the forefront of the worldwide transaction card industry. For more than 30 years, the Élan Awards have established the…
ISO Standards Update
At the ICMA EXPO last year, I advised those who attended my presentation that we were on schedule to issue a substantially revised ISO/IEC 24789 Card Durability Standard…
Premiumization and Hyper-Personalization: Transforming Consumer Expectations
In the dynamic landscape of consumer engagement, the expectations placed upon companies are in a state of perpetual flux. Two discernible trends that have crystalized in recent years…
The Impact of Mastercard’s Sustainable Card Program
Mastercard recognizes the opportunity for the industry to move forward and reduce the demand for first-use PVC. Simultaneously, it recognizes that without a strong direction and leadership, change…
The Secret to Achieving Profitability in Card Manufacturing
In today’s market, there’s a wide variation on card builds, materials and options. Therefore, ensuring card manufacturers hit their business’s gross margin targets is more difficult than ever.…
Secret to Achieving Profitability in Card Manufacturing
In today’s market, there’s a wide variation on card builds, materials and options. Therefore, ensuring card manufacturers hit their business’s gross margin targets is more difficult than ever.…
Boost Retention and Environmental Profile: Rethink Loyalty and Gift Card Program Strategies
Consumers spend more than $100 billion annually on gift cards in the United States. A simple 5% increase in customer retention can increase a company’s profitability by a…
Best Solutions to Building a Manufacturing Process for Individualized Order Processing Challenges
A key method for adding value and successfully competing against low-cost and high-volume competitors lies in personalization and small order processing. However, the challenges of building a manufacturing…