Our most recent article was featured in the Spring Garment issue of the SGIA Journal.

Excerpt:

If you are interested in cutting costs and becoming more efficient, there is no better way than by employing automation.

Many production aspects has been automated in the decorated apparel and sign industries. Some examples include automatic screen printing and graphic presses, automated screen cleaning machines, direct-to-screen imaging equipment, folding, bagging and packaging and more.

Big companies have been forced to automate in order to survive. With shareholders and investors demanding maximum return on their investment, management is always looking for new ways to slash costs, reduce labor and be more efficient.

Small, independent shops do not have the same pressure and therefore most do not take advantage of all the software products available that could help them reduce labor, save time and streamline their operations.

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