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Dampening Error – Continuous Improvement in POD (Video)

In this video blog, Andrew Smith, Founder | MD at ZenSmart, explores how adopting the principle of Kaizen—continuous improvement through

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Knowing your environment and saving you $ in DTF

Andrew, (our CEO and my co-author in this newsletter), attended Impressions at the end of January 2025 and shared an

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Blockers and Barriers to Automation? (Video)

Why is full automation in on-demand production still a rarity? This video uncovers three barriers holding back manufacturers from achieving

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The Importance of Rhythm in POD (Video)

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

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Taking control of your shipping costs in POD

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

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What does Agility in Manufacturing mean? (Video)

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

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The Difference Between Workflow and Automation (Video)

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

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The Case for a Diverse Fleet in Modern Printing

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

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Installing an MIS is a LONG way short of Automation (Video)

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

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