The need for print automation with Andrew Talbot
Andrew Talbot is the CEO of Custom Gateway, a company which recently became part of the Kornit Digital family. In this podcast we discuss the critical need for print automation, the challenges that software overcomes and why technology will enable exponential growth in the manufacture of customized and personalized products in the next few years.
Close proximity production is in high demand as customers increasingly require products delivered in 24 hours. Equipping your business for the transition to cloud based software integration, workflow management and automated manufacturing will deliver rewards: accelerated sale conversions, reduce operational inefficiencies and increase profitability.
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