Print Shop Operations & Technology Consultant

About Us We are a growing custom apparel and promotional products company operating DTF, DTG, embroidery, screen printing, fulfillment, promotional products, and e-commerce services. We are looking for a true print shop operations expert who understands how modern apparel decoration businesses operate at a high level. Our goal is to build one of the most efficient and technology-enabled print operations in the industry. Current Environment We currently operate: * DTF production * DTG production * Embroidery production * In-house digitizing * Shopify * Printavo * Google Workspace We are open to improving or replacing systems if better solutions exist. Current Challenges We are looking for help with: Production Efficiency * Production bottlenecks * Scheduling * Labor efficiency * Machine utilization * Capacity planning Technology & Software * Gang sheet software * Artwork workflows * Production management systems * Reporting dashboards * Automation opportunities * AI-powered tools * Customer approval workflows Shop Operations * SOP development * Quality control * Department workflows * Order routing * Production visibility Initial Engagement We would like to begin with a complete operational audit. The ideal consultant will: Audit Our Current Operation Review: * Production workflows * Software stack * Artwork handling * Scheduling * Reporting * Staffing workflows * Department structure Identify Improvement Opportunities Help us understand: * Operational bottlenecks * Missing software * Automation opportunities * Labor inefficiencies * Reporting gaps * Scaling constraints Build a Roadmap Provide: * Recommended software stack * Gang sheet recommendations * Automation recommendations * SOP recommendations * KPI recommendations * Implementation priorities Ideal Experience You have experience with: * DTF production * Embroidery operations * DTG production * Apparel decoration businesses * Production management * Shop automation * Workflow design * Multi-department print operations Bonus experience with: * Printavo * InkSoft * DecoNetwork * CoreBridge * OnSite * GraphicsFlow * Shopify print businesses * High-volume production environments Application Questions 1. What print shops have you worked with? 2. What software stack would you recommend for a modern apparel decoration company today? 3. What gang sheet tools do you recommend and why? 4. What are the biggest operational mistakes most print shops make? 5. What would your audit process look like? 6. Share examples of measurable improvements you’ve implemented. Long-Term Opportunity This engagement will begin with an operational audit. The right consultant may have an opportunity to continue working with us on implementation, optimization, and long-term growth initiatives.