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Do you have a secret weapon?

I re-read Sun Tzu every couple years – not in the original form – but in the “Sun Tzu and

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A formula for cutting costs, introducing VACA

The problem with automation is it means something different to almost everyone.  And far too often it’s focussed on file

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The 75% rule for efficiency

I was talking to the owner of a print on demand business last week about automating workflows – and we

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Reflections of 20 Years in Print and Tech

I’m in a reflective mood as I write my blog this week.  It’s now 20 years that I’ve been working

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Why Ditching Tables Could Be Your Print Shop’s Game Changer

Intro: A Stroll Through the Print Shop I was wandering through a potential client’s print shop earlier this week, and

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Introduction

Discover how to revolutionize Custom and On Demand Manufacturing with 10 actionable cost-cutting strategies, including automation, precise data tracking, and
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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 2: Press room

Automate orders onto the press – zero staff from file to press We have seen press room staffing reinvented in

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 3: Imposition

Optimise press impositions and eliminate waste One of the challenges of Custom and On Demand manufacturing is the fragmentation of

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 4: People

Tracking productivity and creating performance accountability In most factories, work simply progresses from one stage to the next. Volume and

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