PUBLICATIONS
Politis, E., Macro, K., Gamprellis, G., Tsigonias, M., & Trochoutsos, C. (2019). Matching Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 for the graphic
communication-printing industry. Journal of Print and Media Technology Research (No.1 , 2020). IARIGAI: International Association
of Research Institutes for the Graphics Arts Industry. Peer Reviewed. Stuttgart, Germany. Pending.
Macro, K., & Farber, C. (2019). Blending user-experience design with graphic communication curriculum. International Circular of Graphic
Communication and Research (No.11 , 2019). Peer Reviewed. Stuttgart, Germany.
Macro, K. (2017). Moving the force without forcing the move: Initiating Lean through a Contracted Lean Implementation Plan. The Magazine
(3/17). PIA/GATF: Pittsburgh, PA.
Macro, K. (2016). Lean Printing. In T. Wetland and D. Powell (Ed), Routledge Companion on Lean Management. (Chapter 35). Taylor and
Francis: Abingdon, United Kingdom.
Macro, K. (2014). Printing on the Starship Enterprise: The Future of Graphic Communication Education in the USA. International Circular of
Graphic Communication and Research (No.7, 2014). Stuttgart, Germany. pp. 4-11.
Macro, K. (2013). A new rap for a new era. In-plant Graphics Magazine (63/12). Philadelphia, PA: NAPCO. pp. 31-32.
Macro, K. (2013). Finding the printer on the USS Enterprise: The future of Graphic Communication Education in the U.S.A.
Proceedings from the International Conference on Advanced Media Technology. October 19, 2013. Hosted by the Shanghai
Printing and Publishing Institute, Shanghai, China
Macro, K. & Ramsbottom, J. (2013). Leading Lean: A competitive advantage. 2013 Printing Industries of America Forecast
Part I: Trends and Tactics. Pittsburgh, PA. pp.15-16.
Macro, K. (2013). Inukshuk, incunabula, yokoten, and takt: An eclectic grouping of practices caught at the crossroads of an
industry replete with change. Peer Reviewed Article. International Journal of Printing, Packaging, and Allied Sciences. Vol 1.
Dehli, India.
Macro, K. & Ramsbottom, J. (2013). Leading Lean: A competitive advantage. 2013 Printing Industries of America Forecast Part I:
Trends and Tactics. pp.15-16.
Macro. K. (2013). The future of print sales: The rise of print manufacturing through new product development. Pittsburgh, PA: Printing
Industries Press. 96 pages.
Macro, K. (2012). It came without packages, boxes, or bags! The Magazine, Printing Industries of America Forecast Part 2: The print
production process. pp.22-24.
Macro, K. (2011). Factors influencing the creation of a wiki culture for knowledge management in a cross-generational
organizational setting. Dissertation, Walden University. ProQuest UMI Dissertations Publications.
Macro, K. (2011). Русский Стандард. A report on the state of education and graphic communication industry in Russian and
Ukraine: A five week journey. Juried Article. Visual Communications Journal (47/2). Houston, TX. IGAEA
Macro, K. (2008). Trends in American graphic communication education. Beijing Institute of Technology Journal (11/08).
Paper presented at Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China October, 25, 2008.
Macro, K. (2008). To green or not to green. GrCi Breaking Waves (4/2).
Macro, K. (2008). From Gutenberg to Juan Doe: The dulling of quills, the inking of fingers, and the bluing of collars. Refereed
Article. Visual Communication Journal (Fall, 2008). Houston, TX.
Cooper, K., Keif, M., & Macro, Jr., K. (2007). Lean Printing: Pathway to Success. Sewickley, PA: PIA/GATF Press.
Macro, K. (2007). Knowledge forgotten is knowledge lost. GATF Technology Forecast 2007.
Macro, K. (2006) Codifying, managing, archiving and disseminating intellectual assets: The next generation of the in-plant print
center. Rolling Hills Estates, CA: Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF).
Macro, K. (2006). Moblogging, podcasting, and e-learning: the evolution of a mobile work force. Refereed article. Visual
Communication Journal (Fall, 2006). Houston, TX. (Refereed Article).
Macro, K. (2006). Is your print provider Lean. Southwest Graphics (21/1). Tempe, AZ.
Macro, K. (2005). Reason magazine uses personalized cover for attention and new subscriptions. Best Practices in Digital Print
(5th ed.) Rochester, NY: PODi.
Macro, K. (2005). Knowledge—add Water, Cement, and stir. Southwest Graphics (20/5). Tempe, AZ.
communication-printing industry. Journal of Print and Media Technology Research (No.1 , 2020). IARIGAI: International Association
of Research Institutes for the Graphics Arts Industry. Peer Reviewed. Stuttgart, Germany. Pending.
Macro, K., & Farber, C. (2019). Blending user-experience design with graphic communication curriculum. International Circular of Graphic
Communication and Research (No.11 , 2019). Peer Reviewed. Stuttgart, Germany.
Macro, K. (2017). Moving the force without forcing the move: Initiating Lean through a Contracted Lean Implementation Plan. The Magazine
(3/17). PIA/GATF: Pittsburgh, PA.
Macro, K. (2016). Lean Printing. In T. Wetland and D. Powell (Ed), Routledge Companion on Lean Management. (Chapter 35). Taylor and
Francis: Abingdon, United Kingdom.
Macro, K. (2014). Printing on the Starship Enterprise: The Future of Graphic Communication Education in the USA. International Circular of
Graphic Communication and Research (No.7, 2014). Stuttgart, Germany. pp. 4-11.
Macro, K. (2013). A new rap for a new era. In-plant Graphics Magazine (63/12). Philadelphia, PA: NAPCO. pp. 31-32.
Macro, K. (2013). Finding the printer on the USS Enterprise: The future of Graphic Communication Education in the U.S.A.
Proceedings from the International Conference on Advanced Media Technology. October 19, 2013. Hosted by the Shanghai
Printing and Publishing Institute, Shanghai, China
Macro, K. & Ramsbottom, J. (2013). Leading Lean: A competitive advantage. 2013 Printing Industries of America Forecast
Part I: Trends and Tactics. Pittsburgh, PA. pp.15-16.
Macro, K. (2013). Inukshuk, incunabula, yokoten, and takt: An eclectic grouping of practices caught at the crossroads of an
industry replete with change. Peer Reviewed Article. International Journal of Printing, Packaging, and Allied Sciences. Vol 1.
Dehli, India.
Macro, K. & Ramsbottom, J. (2013). Leading Lean: A competitive advantage. 2013 Printing Industries of America Forecast Part I:
Trends and Tactics. pp.15-16.
Macro. K. (2013). The future of print sales: The rise of print manufacturing through new product development. Pittsburgh, PA: Printing
Industries Press. 96 pages.
Macro, K. (2012). It came without packages, boxes, or bags! The Magazine, Printing Industries of America Forecast Part 2: The print
production process. pp.22-24.
Macro, K. (2011). Factors influencing the creation of a wiki culture for knowledge management in a cross-generational
organizational setting. Dissertation, Walden University. ProQuest UMI Dissertations Publications.
Macro, K. (2011). Русский Стандард. A report on the state of education and graphic communication industry in Russian and
Ukraine: A five week journey. Juried Article. Visual Communications Journal (47/2). Houston, TX. IGAEA
Macro, K. (2008). Trends in American graphic communication education. Beijing Institute of Technology Journal (11/08).
Paper presented at Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China October, 25, 2008.
Macro, K. (2008). To green or not to green. GrCi Breaking Waves (4/2).
Macro, K. (2008). From Gutenberg to Juan Doe: The dulling of quills, the inking of fingers, and the bluing of collars. Refereed
Article. Visual Communication Journal (Fall, 2008). Houston, TX.
Cooper, K., Keif, M., & Macro, Jr., K. (2007). Lean Printing: Pathway to Success. Sewickley, PA: PIA/GATF Press.
Macro, K. (2007). Knowledge forgotten is knowledge lost. GATF Technology Forecast 2007.
Macro, K. (2006) Codifying, managing, archiving and disseminating intellectual assets: The next generation of the in-plant print
center. Rolling Hills Estates, CA: Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF).
Macro, K. (2006). Moblogging, podcasting, and e-learning: the evolution of a mobile work force. Refereed article. Visual
Communication Journal (Fall, 2006). Houston, TX. (Refereed Article).
Macro, K. (2006). Is your print provider Lean. Southwest Graphics (21/1). Tempe, AZ.
Macro, K. (2005). Reason magazine uses personalized cover for attention and new subscriptions. Best Practices in Digital Print
(5th ed.) Rochester, NY: PODi.
Macro, K. (2005). Knowledge—add Water, Cement, and stir. Southwest Graphics (20/5). Tempe, AZ.