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WHAT IS
THE HOWE METHOD?
If your production isn’t running the way it should… you’re not alone.
Even the most experienced print shops deal with unpredictable results. Jobs that ran perfectly last week suddenly fall out of registration. Setup takes longer than it should. One press runs smoothly while another struggles to keep up, and despite everyone’s best efforts, the results still vary from day to day.
These issues rarely stem from a lack of skill or effort. In most cases, they come down to one thing: process control. When the variables behind your screen printing process aren’t measured or managed, consistency becomes impossible.
The Howe Method helps print shops take back control by identifying where variation starts, measuring what matters, and establishing systems that keep production consistent—regardless of the operator, shift, or workload.
Created for Shops That Are Tired of Guesswork
Alan Howe developed The Howe Method after decades of helping print shops troubleshoot the same recurring issues: unpredictable prints, wasted time, and production chaos.
His system replaces trial and error with measurable control — giving shop owners and production teams the tools to run confidently, efficiently, and profitably.
“You can’t fix what you don’t measure. The Howe Method shows you how to measure what matters.”
— Alan Howe
A measurable system for screen-printing process improvement designed to help your shop run smoother, faster, and more profitably.
The Howe Method is Alan Howe’s proven approach to process control in screen printing. It’s not a training course or a one-size-fits-all checklist. It’s a consulting framework built around the unique workflow, equipment, and goals of your shop.
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Measure Everything
Control the Process
Standardize the System
Optimize for Profit
Identify where variation occurs using the five fundamentals
By diagnosing variation, defining measurable standards, and guiding your team through the right corrective steps, The Howe Method transforms how your operation runs. The result is a production floor that performs with consistency, precision, and predictability—no matter how busy things get.
Establish precision using measurable parameters
Document your controlled process and make it universal
Fine-tune and refine for efficiency and profit
The goal isn’t to print more—it’s to print better, faster, and with control.
Consistent registration and print quality
Reduced downtime and waste
Measurable efficiency gains
Improved operator confidence
Higher profit margins per job
When shops implement The Howe Method, they typically see faster setups, fewer reprints, and smoother overall production. Teams communicate better because everyone understands what “right” looks like. The press crew stops guessing and starts running with confidence.
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