print-on-demand

print-on-demand, also known as “on demand printing,” is a business model where products are only printed or manufactured once an order has been received. This eliminates the need for businesses to hold large inventories of pre-printed items, reducing waste and upfront costs. In the context of e-commerce and “dropshipping,” “print-on-demand” allows individuals to sell custom-designed products, such as t-shirts, mugs, posters, and books, without needing to invest in printing equipment or manage inventory. When a customer purchases a product from a seller’s “dropshop” or other “dropshipping sites,” the order is sent to a “print-on-demand” business or supplier who handles the printing and shipping directly to the customer. This model is particularly popular for artists, designers, and entrepreneurs looking to create and sell unique merchandise.