A label printer’s biggest client sends 200 SKUs for a seasonal refresh. The two-person prepress team works overtime for three weeks straight. By the end, error rates have tripled. Two shipments arrive with barcode failures. The client doesn’t complain; they just quietly start sending work to a competitor.. That’s how prepress bottlenecks do their damage, […]
Prepress for Print-on-Demand: Speed Without Sacrificing Quality
The print-on-demand market is exploding. Valued at $12.96 billion in 2025, the global POD industry is projected to reach $102 billion by 2034, a 26% compound annual growth rate that makes it one of the fastest-growing segments in commercial printing. More than 228,000 POD stores now operate globally, serving customers who expect personalized products delivered […]