Print Production Schedule Template

Create print production schedule for:

Project Overview:
- Project Name: [name]
- Project Manager: [name]
- Final Delivery Date: [date]
- Number of Pieces: [total items]
- Print Vendor(s): [vendor names]

Milestone Schedule:

Phase 1: Planning
- [ ] Project Kickoff: [date]
- [ ] Requirements Gathering: [date]
- [ ] Budget Approval: [date]
- [ ] Vendor Selection: [date]

Phase 2: Content Development
- [ ] Copy Writing Complete: [date]
- [ ] Copy Approval: [date]
- [ ] Photography/Images Complete: [date]
- [ ] Image Approval: [date]

Phase 3: Design
- [ ] Design Concepts Due: [date]
- [ ] Concept Approval: [date]
- [ ] Design Revisions Due: [date]
- [ ] Final Design Approval: [date]

Phase 4: Prepress
- [ ] Files to Printer: [date]
- [ ] Preflight Check: [date]
- [ ] Digital Proof Received: [date]
- [ ] Digital Proof Approval: [date]
- [ ] Hard Proof Received: [date]
- [ ] Hard Proof Approval: [date]
- [ ] Final Files Released: [date]

Phase 5: Production
- [ ] Print Production Start: [date]
- [ ] Press Check (if applicable): [date]
- [ ] Printing Complete: [date]
- [ ] Finishing/Binding: [date]
- [ ] Quality Check: [date]

Phase 6: Delivery
- [ ] Shipping/Pickup: [date]
- [ ] Delivery to Destination: [date]
- [ ] Receipt Confirmation: [date]
- [ ] Final Quality Verification: [date]

Per-Piece Schedule:
| Item | Content | Design | Files | Proof | Print | Deliver |
|------|---------|--------|-------|-------|-------|----------|
| [Item 1] | [date] | [date] | [date] | [date] | [date] | [date] |
| [Item 2] | [date] | [date] | [date] | [date] | [date] | [date] |

Contingency:
- Buffer Days Built In: [number]
- Rush Option If Needed: [yes/no - cost]

Stakeholder Sign-Off Required:
- Content: [name]
- Design: [name]
- Final: [name]

Communication Plan:
- Status Updates: [frequency]
- Update Recipients: [names]