The Real Reason Many POD Factories Struggle for Profit (Video)

< 1 min read

In this video, Andrew Smith, Founder | MD at ZenSmart, explains how end-to-end workflow automation exposes hidden waste and inefficiency—giving you the control to drive immediate bottom-line improvements.

Transcript

Many businesses in print on demand struggle for profitability and while marketing clarity and sales outreach are big challenges there’s often another factor that’s totally overlooked. Profit is frequently hiding in plain sight, buried inside of manufacturing processes that aren’t as efficient or as cost-effective as they could be and without the right tools to view operations at a granular level it’s easy to miss where real gains can be achieved. And this where automation can make a difference. By implementing end when barcode driven automation you gain full visibility into every action by every person and machine. You can pinpoint where there’s waste, find where there’s inefficiency, identify bad cost structures and take action. And this level of insight doesn’t just improve manufacturing efficiency it can also inform smarter pricing strategies because you’re working on real world observe cost rather than guessing. So if you’re struggling for a profit maybe the first move isn’t to push harder on sales maybe it’s to look inside your operation and look for big improvements that can be achieved to your bottom line. If you’d like to know more about how to achieve this reach out we’d love to speak with you about it. you

See also  The Numbers Still Don't Lie (Video)

Book a no cost consulting session

zensmart is showing A man in a dark polo shirt stands with arms crossed in a brightly lit factory or industrial workspace, surrounded by machinery, monitors, and shelves with boxes. with print workflow automation
Share:

Popular Posts

Book a demo or
a free consult

Most Popular Posts

3 min read
3 min read

I was reading the latest FESPA Print Census published in May-26, and the key finding

3 min read
3 min read

For years, automation spend in print on demand and make to order went almost entirely

2 min read
2 min read
zensmart is showing A man wearing a yellow safety vest stands in a clothing factory, looking concerned and scratching his head. Surrounded by stacks of folded clothes and paperwork, he glances at a computer screen displaying a colorful chart tracking team performance. with print workflow automation

The noise around AI right now is all about employment threat – roles disappearing (GitHub,

4 min read
4 min read
zensmart is showing A software interface shows a batch processing window with image thumbnails, progress bars, status icons, and file details under the "People > Scans > Closeout" section of the ZenSmart application—Edition 2 Release Notes. with print workflow automation

What’s new in ZenSmart this month Sammy Brent, CIO • 20 June 2026 • We

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!

Let's Talk :)

Whether you’re just exploring automation, looking for advice, or ready to book a ZenSmart appointment – we’re always up for a chat. Reach out and let’s talk.

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

Scroll to Top