Decoration Status Workflows
A status workflow is the sequence of production stages an order moves through for a given decoration method. Because different techniques need different steps, each method can have its own workflow — screen printing, for example, needs screen prep and film output stages that embroidery doesn't.
Why methods have their own workflow
The steps to produce a job depend on the technique:
- Screen printing typically flows through stages like art approval, film output, screen prep, printing, quality check, and complete.
- Embroidery follows a digitizing-and-stitching path.
- A custom method (like laser engraving) needs stages that fit that process.
Set up a workflow
How it drives orders
- As an order is produced, staff advance it through the stages you defined.
- The current stage shows on the order, so everyone knows where each job stands.
- A well-built workflow surfaces bottlenecks and keeps nothing from slipping through.
Tips
- For a brand-new custom method, build the stages from scratch to match that specific process.
- Keep stage names short and action-oriented (for example, "Art Approval," "Printing," "Quality Check").
- Include a final "Complete" stage so finished jobs are clearly marked.
- Revisit workflows as your process matures — trimming unused stages keeps production tidy.