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A Factory Project Manager explains why geometric centering ruins notebook artwork. Understand the 'Binding Gutter' and how to design for the curve.
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A Factory Project Manager explains why custom color dyeing causes project delays. Understand the 'Lab Dip Loop' and how to manage Delta E expectations.
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A Factory Project Manager explains why digital printing fails on dark substrates. Understand the physics of ink translucency vs. screen print opacity.
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A Quality Consultant explains why treating debossing like printing leads to failure. Understand the thermal bleed radius and material displacement limits.
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A Factory Project Manager explains why printing edge-to-edge graphics on pre-bound notebooks is physically impossible. Understand the difference between post-production and pre-assembly customization.
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A Factory Project Manager explains why adding 'just one custom page' forces production lines from high-speed automation to manual hand-gluing, impacting consistency and timelines.
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A Factory Project Manager explains why relying solely on digital proofs leads to production failures. Understand the physics of texture interference and color absorption.
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A deep dive into the manufacturing physics of bespoke stationery. From the 6-layer anatomy of a hardcover notebook to the difference between debossing and foil stamping.
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A Factory Project Manager explains the counter-intuitive reality of manufacturing: why small orders often get stuck in the 'Gang Run Queue' while large orders get priority access to the machines.
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A Factory Project Manager explains the physics of color matching. Why 'Pantone 289C' looks different on paper vs. leather, and why the approval loop is mandatory.
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A Senior Logistics Coordinator explains the 'Hidden Week' between the factory gate and the vessel. Why missing a Friday cut-off by one hour costs you seven days.
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A Senior Procurement Consultant explains the 'Christmas Crush'. Why standard lead times are dynamic, not static, and how to avoid the Q4 backlog trap.
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