SEATTLE—RPI, which specializes in automated, mass-customized manufacturing and fulfillment for the consumer print-on-demand market, has doubled its manufacturing floor space to meet increased demand for personalized products such as greeting cards, photo books and calendars.
By adding 30,000 square feet and reconfiguring the physical workflow in the factory to incorporate lean manufacturing principles, RPI has increased its ability to meet deadlines and still achieve a 99 percent accuracy rate. The company now has 58,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
