Work flow seems to be drying up??

stevec121 · 2017-07-05T21:29:05.000Z

Has anybody else experienced a much reduced workflow (new orders) over the past 3-4 weeks (Midlands UK region). Not sure what the reason is - could it be seasonal or something more sinister. Would like to know if others are in the same predicament.

cobnut · 2017-07-06T12:03:04.000Z

Yep, seeing it here down in the SW, dried up terribly. Maybe it’s the holiday season, but it seems more than that…

wirlybird · 2017-07-06T12:14:29.000Z

I have in my area (USA). Inquiries have even dropped of too almost nothing.

The main thing I am getting is potential customers are not happy with all of the changes to the process. They find it too confusing and restrictive.

keebie81 · 2017-07-06T19:11:06.000Z

I have noticed there is busy weeks where you are really struggling to get everything out on time. Then some weeks there is only one or two orders for the week. I think its just the fickle nature of people needing prints. Also with it being summer some people are not in school so there isnt much work from their projects needing to be printed.

mievans · 2017-07-07T09:39:50.000Z

Same here in SW, after all the student degree shows and similar events the summer seems to be quiet (but thats been the same pattern for years) - however not usually this quiet.

I’ve had a few customers that couldn’t find us on the 3D Hubs search list since the changes and find that the search order is now bizarre… Even if I search for a hub in my area the recommendation don’t seem to be based on the factors 3D hubs says (response time, cost, reviews etc).

On the up side of the summer we are getting more work from yatch designers and similar - might be worth looking at local businesses that have a more ‘summer’ trade and offer up your services.