Automation index

How much of a Printing press operator’s job can AI already do?

A preflight and a colour profile come earlier. Calibrating the press and not wasting the run do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

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Printing press operator

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Preflight, imposition and colour profiles. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Calibrate, ink and start the press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Watch register, density and defects on the run. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Job change, plates and wash-up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Finishing, guillotine and delivery. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Stock, times and liability for the run. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		27%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

26%

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Last-mile manager

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Zones, capacity and route cuts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	44%	+7
KPIs, first attempt and incidents. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
The courier, the lobby and the one who will not open. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Peaks, rain and hiring too many or too few. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The angry customer and not dressing delivered. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Cover the peak, and not leaving the neighbourhood orphaned. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low