Making Room For The Future
Exciting things are happening at The DOT! We said good-bye to one of our digital presses, the HP Indigo, which has been in operation for about 10 years. We also reconfigured the press
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The DOT Community Partnerships: The OC Rescue Mission
On a Saturday in mid November, about 75 DOT team members gathered to learn about and serve at The Orange County Rescue Mission. For the past few years The DOT has been donating
Moves Toward Environmental Sustainability
At The DOT, we believe corporate citizenship includes actions and policies that protect and improve the environment. Because of this, we prioritize sustainability as we make operational decisions. It’s seen in our
How The DOT promotes a community minded culture
In September 2022, The DOT Corp was honored to be on The Civic 50 OC, a list of the 50 most community minded companies in Orange County. At The DOT, being community minded
The DOT Corp named an honoree of The Civic 50 OC by OneOC
The DOT Corp has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 OC by OneOC and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognizes The DOT
How Tech Has Changed The Game for Fulfillment Services
Gather around youngins, while Grandfather Warehouse explains the riveting history of tech in the fulfillment and distribution industry. No it will not be boring, it includes robots. Besides, you just spent an hour
Widen Your Vision
Wider variety of sizes. Wider variety of substrates. Wider variety of solutions. Our second wide format printer, the EFI Pro 30h, prints the big stuff - indoor/outdoor signs, banners, posters and retail
Value Add Services That Grow Your Business
Pick, pack and ship are the core services of The DOT Fulfillment and Distribution. But many of our clients need additional help to ensure the proper distribution of their products. That’s why
How We Make Sustainable Packaging at TheDOT
We know print and paper get a bad rap when it comes to sustainability. But it is possible to practice sustainability and be environmentally conscious in the print world. One way we do
It's Our Mission To Support Your Mission
Welcome to The DOT Healthcare Logistics located in Santa Ana, CA. We are at the forefront of the healthcare supply chain transformation, making wellness more accessible by bringing testing kits and devices straight
What is the Postal Reform Act 2022?
Last month, President Biden signed the Postal Reform Act 2022. The reform bill was written to give the United States Postal Service flexibility, as well as accountability, to get itself out of its
The Ricoh Pro C9210 - A new versatile printing solution from The DOT
Precise color accuracy and image quality. Capable of imaging a wide range of specialty applications. Fast high volume production output. The Ricoh Pro C9210 sheetfed digital press capabilities allow The DOT to provide
Must Have Trade Show Marketing Materials
Trade Shows are back! Our sales staff has been excited to go back to trade shows and in person networking events, and we’re sure you are as well. But it has been
5 Ways To Use QR Codes In Your Next Mailing
Have you been wondering if your direct mail pieces are effective? Are you curious as to who is actually paying attention to those postcards? Do you need proof that your direct mail pieces
Need help designing your next print project?
Have you recently had your graphic designer quit? Were you forced to lay off your design team during the pandemic and haven’t been able to rehire? Have you lost the design files
Meet The BOTS!
There are new faces at DOT Fulfillment. Well, faces isn’t exactly the right word. More like, interfaces. In 2021, we hired a fleet of Locus robots to improve picking operations at one
11 Things You Didn't Know The DOT Could Do For You
“I didn’t know you could do that!” is a phrase we hear often from our clients. Because we work in so many different verticals, clients who use us for one service sometimes
Out With The Old, In With The New
Construction and preparation continues at The DOT Corp as we get ready to onboard lots of new machinery! On the agenda today: downloading settings from the HP Indigo so that we can transfer
The DOT Corp Named One Of 7 "Fast Track" Companies by Printing Impressions
The DOT Corp was recently featured as one of 7 “fast track” companies by trade publication Printing Impressions, based on revenue growth. As part of the feature, CEO Bruce Carson spoke with senior
The DOT Gives Back: 2021 Holiday Giving Campaign
In 2021, The DOT Corp held its third annual Holiday Giving Campaign. The campaign started in 2019 when we decided that, in lieu of client gifts, we would donate to a local charity.
Constructing A New Foundation for the Future of The DOT
In November 2021, The DOT print division removed its last offset web press. This was also the last surviving press used in the 24/7 printing of the Thomas Brothers Map Books for
New USPS Rate Chart - August 2021
On August 29, USPS rolled out a substantial price increase that impacted nearly all categories of mail. Below is a comprehensive chart of the new postal rates. With rates increases, you may be
Why G7, HITRUST and FSC are things you should care about
We get it, nobody likes a braggart. But we also know that if you are considering The DOT as a print and direct mail partner, you probably have some questions about specific certifications
USPS Increases Maximum Size for First Class Mail Postcard
Exciting news from USPS! As of August 29, 2021, the maximum size for mailing category First-Class Mail - Postcard has increased from 4 ¼” x 6” to 6” x 9”. This means you can
5 Ways To Save On Shipping Costs
Throughout the last 18 months, UPS and FEDEX have frequently increased their shipping rates and surcharges. These increases have greatly impacted companies’ profit margins, particularly ecommerce companies. FedEx recently imposed a 100% increase