08/06/2026
When people talk about reducing lead times, the conversation usually goes straight to the factory.
But before production even starts, someone still has to review the order, check the artwork, validate the product, and prepare the production files.
It doesn't feel like much in one order. Across hundreds or thousands of orders, it's a different story.
That's what our latest article, The Hidden Cost of Production Preparation (And How to Calculate It), explores. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/3tukdppr