Short Runs are a Tall Order

He also recommends the use of ergonomic and specific-machine designed carts to prevent damage to the equipment and make the job smoother. And, of course, "the use of a good workflow is a must," he notes.

Rosenbaum believes that printers should take a look at overall workflow improvements that free up equipment for more production of saleable product. Workflow in this context is more of an industrial engineering look at material flow, planning, and value-added processes.