The first sentence in the description of this seminar says it all: No matter what size your embroidery shop, profits are directly proportional to production efficiency. Unfortunately, many small shop operators, especially those who have to balance a variety of responsibilities, don’t know how to go about the process of streamlining their production. The purpose behind this class is to provide you the insight and know-how to keep your embroidery needles moving and to do so in a way that squeezes as much profit as possible out of your operation. — Richard Lebovitz, Editorial Director, Impressions S21 Production Efficiency in the Small Embroidery Shop {NEW!} Frank Gawronski, Embroidery Educational Services Intl. For: Embroiderers (100-400) The level of profitability in any embroidery shop is directly proportional to the level of production efficiency found in that shop. Learn how to improve your efficiency (and profitability) by implementing proven techniques that get more mileage out of your resources. Production efficiency is not just for the big shops. Any size embroidery shop can enjoy the financial rewards of producing high-quality embroidery in the most efficient manner possible. In this session, you'll learn: • How to structure a simple form for work orders so that you can organize and streamline your production • How to identify and manage all of your production resources efficiently • How to set achievable production standards and monitor those results Inkjet-to-garment digital decorating is no longer the wave of the future -- the future is here! With new technology coming into the marketplace every month, it can be difficult to discern the advantages of one process over another in deciding what would work best for your business. Join industry expert Patrick McGinnis for this overview of the latest inkjet-to-garment digital decorating trends and simple production tips. Friday, Sept. 12 S27 Inkjet-to-Garment Digital Printing {NEW!} 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Patrick McGinnis, Sawgrass Technologies For: Everyone (100-200) Find out what all of the buzz is about! Digital imaging technology has established itself as a viable complement to screen printing and embroidery. This must-attend session provides insight into the basics of this burgeoning decorating technology. The advantages of adding direct-to-garment capabilities to your existing decorating processes will be addressed as well. In this session, you'll learn: • What direct-to-garment digital printing equipment is available and the technologies they use • How to implement a workflow system for using direct-to-garment digital printing equipment • How to put into place a practical color management system in your shop