Business Strategy and Reducing Costs

Business and Strategy

zensmart is showing White text on a dark purple background reads, "The Importance of Rhythm," highlighting key concepts in this engaging video for the POD series. with print workflow automation

Factory rhythm is one of the biggest cost drivers in print-on-demand. When production flows smoothly, costs stay low. When bottlenecks

zensmart is showing White text on a purple background reads: “Take Control of Shipping Costs.” Below, animated icons highlight how POD can help reduce shipping costs, with a truck, dollar sign, calendar, and price tag appearing in various colors. with print workflow automation

Shipping is typically 26%-50% of Cost of Goods Sold depending on which print on demand market segment you are in

zensmart is showing White text on a purple background reads "Agility in Manufacturing." Four white circular icons illustrate how agility in manufacturing enhances efficiency, adaptability, collaboration, and technology around the central message. with print workflow automation

In print-on-demand, agility isn’t just a cute marketing phrase —it’s a key capability. The more products, workflows, and options you

zensmart is showing White text on a purple background reads: "Difference Between Workflow and Automation—learn how streamlining your workflow or leveraging automation can boost efficiency. with print workflow automation

This week, Andrew Smith, Founder | MD at ZenSmart, breaks it down. Workflow is how work moves through a factory,

zensmart is showing White text on a purple background reads "A Case for a Diverse Fleet," with an animation showing icons of three different delivery vehicles—a van, box truck, and cargo bike—highlighting the benefits of a diverse fleet for modern printing logistics. with print workflow automation

A client recently asked me whether I thought they should invest in a Kornit Atlas or a suite of Brother

zensmart is showing White text on a purple background reads, "An MIS alone is not automation." This highlights the distinction between simply having an MIS and achieving true automation. with print workflow automation

MIS vs. Workflow Automation: What’s the Difference? MIS platforms like Printavo and DecoNetwork manage quoting, order handling, and artwork, but

zensmart is showing White text on a dark purple background reads: "Scissors, Paper Job Tickets and DTF?! Dive into the essentials—scissors for precision, paper job tickets for organization, and DTF for vibrant designs. with print workflow automation

Across recent weeks I’ve been in a number of apparel manufacturing factories producing hoodies, t-shirts, and other garments using DTF. 

zensmart is showing White text on a purple background reads, "The Importance of Fast Information," highlighting how video can quickly deliver fast information when it matters most. with print workflow automation

Is your print-on-demand business running on outdated reporting? 📊⏳ In this week’s video, Andrew Smith explains why real-time performance dashboards

zensmart is showing Text on a purple background boldly asks, "Virtual Warehousing?" in crisp white letters. with print workflow automation

Running a garment or merchandise business means managing what can be a huge range of products—different sizes, colors, and styles—without

Find out how ZenSmart can create a smart, flexible manufacturing automation outcome for your business with big reduction to your costs.... or just get some advice!

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Our Purpose

We have delivered print on demand automation solutions that have made a profound difference to some of the largest and most diverse factories in the world. Our vision is to make this capability available to all print on demand sites, from photo to merchandise, apparel to giftware – and sites from big to small, without the big up-front price tag. Your success will be our success.

Our details

Pictureworks Group Pty Ltd
ABN 28 119 011 933
trading as ZenSmart and ZenWorks LLC, a Delaware Corporation

Head Office:
Level 2 / 696 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
AUSTRALIA
sales@zensmart.ai

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