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Looking Past Automation: What’s the Bigger Picture?

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Can Maintenance be Strategic? (Video)

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What’s in a Scan?

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Three ways to personalise the order (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a dark purple background reads, "Avoid the Auto Draft: The Dangers of Being Average. with print workflow automation

The danger of a business run on averages

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zensmart is showing White text on a dark purple background reads, "Do you have a Sweet Spot?" Discover it in our latest video. with print workflow automation

Do you have a Sweet Spot? (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background that reads, "Streamlining Print File Visibility and Auto Draft Efficiency. with print workflow automation

Streamlining Print File Visibility

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background reads "Peak Season Tuneup" in white letters, capturing the essence of gearing up with a focused tuneup for the peak season. with print workflow automation

Peak Season Tuneup (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background reads, "Don't Neglect the Helicopter View in Your Video Strategy. with print workflow automation

Don’t Neglect the Helicopter View (Video)

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How automation helps workflow: Part 2

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Introducing ZenSmart Fast Start: Automating Implementation (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a dark purple background reads, "Automation Enhances Workflow Efficiency. with print workflow automation

How automation helps workflow

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Benefits of Workflow Automation: Beyond Efficiency and Cost (Video)

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Reducing waste by 75% – how do you do it?

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Achieving Optimal Efficiency in POD Manufacturing (Video)

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zensmart is showing A purple background with white text that reads "Cost savings in POD 1: Orders" highlights the advantages of cost cutting through custom manufacturing. with print workflow automation

10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 1: Orders

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zensmart is showing Text on a dark purple background reads, "Cutting Costs in POD: Auto Draft Press Room Options. with print workflow automation

Cutting costs in print-on-demand, press-room options

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Rules aren’t Boring (Video)

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Peak season is over, reflections on site performance

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The Numbers Still Don’t Lie (Video)

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Automation is just Part of the Picture (Video)

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Efficient Quality Failing

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Don’t just measure. Do!

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Saying “Yes” to Customers More Often (Video)

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Want to get better – Continuous Improvement

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zensmart is showing A purple background with white text in the center that reads, "Rehumanizing the Factory Process" through an insightful video. with print workflow automation

Rehumanizing the Factory Process (Video)

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zensmart is showing A purple background with white text in the center that reads, "Auto Draft: Automate the entire workflow. with print workflow automation

Automate the entire workflow

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How to Track Productivity in Manufacturing (Video)

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zensmart is showing A dark purple background with the white text "Where do I Focus?" centered in the image, resembling an auto draft poised for consideration. with print workflow automation

Where do I focus as I start the journey

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Cutting Costs in POD: Lesson 1 (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background that reads "Auto Draft as Culture" in white font. with print workflow automation

Automation isn’t about software, it’s about culture

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zensmart is showing A dark purple slide with white text in the center that reads "Managing Stress and Mental Health" serves as the introduction to a crucial video presentation. with print workflow automation

Managing Stress & Mental Health (Video)

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Do it better than big business

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Peak Season – With Great Volume Comes Great Risk (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text: "Personalization: Expanding out to new areas and beyond" written in white on a dark purple background. with print workflow automation

Personalization, expanding out to new areas

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zensmart is showing A purple background with white text in the center that reads, "A Shout-out to Laser Engraving" in a video. with print workflow automation

A Shout-out to Laser Engraving (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a dark purple background reads, "Flexibility breeds Complexity" in white letters. with print workflow automation

Flexibility has created complexity

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zensmart is showing A purple background with white text centered that reads, "Tips to cut costs: Material Waste and Imposition. with print workflow automation

Tips to Cut Costs: Material Waste and Imposition (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background reads, "Installation Choices: Auto Draft. with print workflow automation

Various Installation Choices

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The Print On Demand Challenge (Video)

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zensmart is showing A purple background with white text that reads "Keeping your eye on profits at peak with Auto Draft. with print workflow automation

Keeping your eye on profits at peak

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zensmart is showing An image with a dark purple background and white text in the center that reads, "Who are your Best People?"—crafted with precision, almost like an Auto Draft. with print workflow automation

People: Weakest Link or Greatest Strength (Video)

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zensmart is showing A purple background with the text "Tracking Rhythm Through Peak Pressure" written in white, centered in the image. with print workflow automation

Maintaining rhythm through tracking when under peak pressure

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zensmart is showing Text displayed on a dark purple background reads, "The Numbers Don't Lie" in bold, white, sans-serif font, emphasizing the precision of our auto draft system. with print workflow automation

The Numbers Don’t Lie (Video)

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Keeping track of staff performance

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zensmart is showing A dark purple background with the white text "Beyond Automation" at the top. Below, a picture of several small icons represents various technologies, including a magnifying glass, a light bulb, a gear, a graph, a circuit, and a globe interconnected by curved lines. with print workflow automation

Automation Is Just a Part of the Picture (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text reading "Keeping Batches Together in Production" is displayed in white font on a dark purple background, highlighting the importance of batching and queuing processes in efficient workflow management. with print workflow automation

Benefits of Queuing and Batching in Print-On-Demand

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zensmart is showing Purple background with the text "Challenges of POD" in white. Below, a bulleted list is partially visible, highlighting four points: "Less profit per sale," "More competition," "Branding challenges," and "Shipping costs." This video explores difficulties faced by On-Demand Manufacturers. with print workflow automation

Challenges Facing On-Demand Manufacturers (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on an animated background that transitions between several vibrant colors reads, "RIPs featuring rich integration capability. with print workflow automation

RIPs with rich integration capability

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background reads, "How to make more money 44 weeks of the year" followed by rotating text including, "By doing less," "Without putting your clients at risk," "And without cutting salaries or jobs," "Click to learn more," and "Results matter." Watch the video for details. with print workflow automation

How to make more money 44 weeks of the year (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background that reads "ZenSmart Benefits" with icons representing better health, fitness progress, stress reduction, hydration, sleep, and diet tracking. with print workflow automation

ZenSmart Benefits

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ZenSmart Product Demo

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zensmart is showing Animated image with purple background and white text that reads, "What is ZenSmart?" followed by a sequence of text explaining ZenSmart: "Your personal stress reliever," "Meditation and mindfulness app," "Easy to use," "Track your progress," "Start today!" An icon of a tree appears, making this video truly engaging. with print workflow automation

What is ZenSmart? (Video)

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zensmart is showing A purple background displays animated text in white that says "Rate Shopping" followed by "Apply with Multiple Lenders" and "Fill Out Multiple Applications." It concludes with "Lender Shopping" and "Apply with Many," accompanied by icons of check marks, magnifying glass, and shipping logistics. with print workflow automation

Logistics rate shopping

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Are you really making money? (Video)

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background that reads "Print as a Process." The text starts small at the top left of the image and gradually enlarges toward the bottom right, creating a sense of movement or progression, much like the print industry's continuous evolution. with print workflow automation

Print is now a process and not just an industry

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zensmart is showing A purple background image with white text in the center that reads, "Are you a Business Conductor?" Below the text, there's an animated video of icons including a briefcase, dollar sign, line graph, light bulb, and people icon representing various business aspects. with print workflow automation

Are you a Business Conductor (Video)

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zensmart is showing A diagram titled "IoT and Moisture" highlights IoT applications in moisture management, including humidity, greenhouse, wastewater, skin, and roots. Each is represented by icons: droplet, greenhouse, water, skin with droplets, and roots in soil respectively. Ideal for IoT moisture tracking systems. with print workflow automation

IoT and keeping track of moisture

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What you Measure Matters (Video)

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zensmart is showing Animated graphic with a purple background and white text reading "Industry 4.0?" followed by other buzzwords: "IoT", "Robots", "Big Data", "Machine Learning", "Cloud Computing", "VR, AR, AI" and concluding with “It's all about productivity, efficiency and collaboration. with print workflow automation

Industry 4.0: Decoding the Print Software Industry’s Latest Buzzword

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zensmart is showing Animated graph bars of varying heights and colors, set against a purple background, surge upward as text changes with each transition mid-animation. The texts read "Harnessing the Power of Data," "Intelligent Data Analytics," "Better Management," and "Driving Innovation. with print workflow automation

Print Production Reimagined: Harnessing the Power of Data for Better Management

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Extending Beyond Web2Print and Advancing to True Print Automation

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zensmart is showing A purple rectangular image with white text that reads "Performance Visibility" features a sequential list of "Security," "Mobile," "Analytics," and "Logs." These elements correspond to each other in a morphing animation format, making team performance more visible. with print workflow automation

Is your team’s performance visible?

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zensmart is showing Purple background with white text reads, "Planning a POD Side Hustle?" Below the text is an illustration of a person holding a pencil, set next to icons representing gears, a light bulb, a megaphone, a dollar sign, and a shopping bag. Remember to exercise caution when starting new side hustles. with print workflow automation

A Word of Caution on Print On Demand Side Hustles

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zensmart is showing An animation with a purple background displays the text "What Business Are You In?" followed by terms like "Customer," "Housing," "Service," and "Furnishing" changing rapidly before settling on "Experience." This captivating visual underscores the essence of modern business and its focus on experience. with print workflow automation

What business are you in?

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Do you know your Stars and Dogs?

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zensmart is showing A four-step process flowchart titled "Print on Demand Business Stages" on a purple background. The stages are labeled: "Develop a Great Idea," "Create Your Design(s)," "Set Up Your Store," and "Promote Your Products." Each business stage includes informative text beneath it, emphasizing the importance of SEO keywords. with print workflow automation

What’s your Print on Demand business stage?

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Do you have a secret weapon?

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A formula for cutting costs, introducing VACA

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The 75% rule for efficiency

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zensmart is showing A purple graphic with white text that reads "20 Years in Print and Tech". The text dynamically shifts between "Print", "Tech", "Print + Tech", and back to "Print. with print workflow automation

Reflections of 20 Years in Print and Tech

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Deciphering AI in Print-on-Demand: Beyond the Buzzwords

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Modern Rework Techniques in Print on Demand: Making Quality Control Smarter (and cheaper)

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Unlocking the Mystery Behind Quality Fails: ZenSmart’s Linked Scans Approach

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

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Streamlining Dispatch with ZenSmart’s Pre-Consignment Process

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Enhancing Print-on-Demand Efficiency: Best Practice in Automated Quality Fail Management

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Perfectly Clear by Athentech: Image Enhancement integration and automation

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zensmart is showing Text reading "Thoughts on Open vs Closed Software" on a purple background, exploring how Custom solutions can cut costs significantly. with print workflow automation

Open vs Closed Software Platforms in Print On-Demand Production Management

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Streamlining Apparel Picking: Addressing Efficiency in Textile Production

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ZenSmart’s Flexible Installation: Tailoring to Every Client’s Need

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Automated File Routing: The ZenSmart Solution for the challenges of print on demand

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Viesus: Revolutionizing Image Quality in Automated Printing

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Rate Shopping: The Silent Champion of Efficient Shipping

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ZenSmart Integrations: Bridging with Caldera for Enhanced Workflow Automation

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zensmart is showing A purple background with the words "Lift efficiency via imposition" written in white bold text highlights cost-cutting opportunities. with print workflow automation

Late-Stage Imposition: The Next Leap in Print Efficiency

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

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 2: Press room

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

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ZenSmart integrations: Canon Prostream, Varioprint-IX Series and Prisma

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

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 5: Machines

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 6: Materials

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 7: Shipping

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zensmart is showing Text on a dark purple background reads "Cost savings in POD 8: Scheduling" in white font, highlighting how on-demand manufacturing can cut costs efficiently. with print workflow automation

10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 8: Scheduling

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10 opportunities to cut costs in Custom and On Demand manufacturing – Cost Saving 9: Culture

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zensmart is showing Text on a purple background that reads "Cost savings in POD 10: Insight" in white font, highlighting the benefits of cost-cutting through On Demand manufacturing. with print workflow automation

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

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

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zensmart is showing Text "Maximizing profit" is written in white font centered on a dark purple background, emphasizing strategies such as custom manufacturing. with print workflow automation

Profit in real time

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Saying yes to customers more often

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We all like to feel special

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zensmart is showing A dark purple background with white text in the center reads, "What is 1-1 manufacturing," highlighting the benefits of custom manufacturing. with print workflow automation

Welcome to the World of 1 to 1

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Let's Talk

Find out how ZenSmart can create a smart and flexible automation solution for your print on demand business and provide complete control of production and significant reduction to your costs.

Reach out and let’s talk about your unique requirements and what makes you different.

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About Us

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

Level 2 / 696 Bourke Street
Melbourne  VIC  3000
AUSTRALIA

Our Purpose

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

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