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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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Scissors, paper job tickets & DTF – what the!!

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

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The Importance of Fast Information (Video)

Is your print-on-demand business running on outdated reporting?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

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What is virtual warehousing?

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

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DTF is Everywhere (Video)

DTF is everywhere—but is your quality consistent? 🎨👕 Fresh from Impressions Long Beach, Andrew Smith shares key takeaways on DTF’s

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Peak season and the danger of ‘average’

I posted on the topic of “The danger of a business run on averages” in October last year but a

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Unique Unboxing (Video)

Selling scarcity? Make the unboxing experience match the product. 🎁✨ In this week’s video, Andrew Smith explores how workflow automation

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Impressions of Impressions (Long Beach) 2025

I’ve just returned from the Impressions – Long Beach show, regarded as being the best (and certainly the most national)

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