Welcome to Gelato
Our vision is to redefine global manufacturing for the benefit of people and the planet. That’s why we built a software platform that powers local production on demand, enabling creators to scale globally while empowering local production businesses to fulfill orders closer to where they are needed.
If you look around, most of the items you see were likely produced in a distant country and then shipped across the globe. At Gelato, we believe this approach is slow, inefficient, and unsustainable. We envision a better way—one where products are made as they are sold, in the same market where they are consumed, by local producers and business owners. A way that enables ecommerce sellers and global brands to expand into new markets without the hassle of managing production, inventory, or logistics. A way that reduces transportation distances and waste from overproduction while strengthening local economies and communities.
The Gelato model is built on local, on-demand production—a smarter, faster, and greener way to manufacture and distribute products. We imagine a future where everything is made to order, where and when it's needed, enabling small businesses and ideas to thrive.
The Rise of the Creator Economy & the Need for Smarter Production
As the creator economy expands, shifts in consumer demand and expectations are reshaping how products are made. The demand for customized, made-to-order products is rising, while the ability to forecast demand is becoming increasingly difficult. Over the last decade, the average print run has decreased from more than 3,000 units to fewer than 30, while the volume of orders has soared.
GelatoConnect: The Operating System for Print Production
At the heart of this transformation is GelatoConnect, an AI-powered, machine-agnostic operating system designed to help print producers capitalize on the growing demand for customized, on-demand products while unlocking new revenue streams. GelatoConnect enables control, efficiency, and growth by providing real-time operational insights, seamless order management, and AI-driven automation, all from a single system tested and proven by leading print businesses. More than an end-to-end software platform, GelatoConnect enables the shift from traditional mass production to mass customization, opening doors to booming markets such as ecommerce and the creator economy.
The software consists of three core modules—Procurement, Workflow, and Logistics—giving print producers a comprehensive, machine-agnostic solution to optimize their entire production process. GelatoConnect allows print businesses to tap into new digital order opportunities while streamlining operations and replacing expensive manual tasks with software. The result? Greater efficiency, improved quality, and increased profitability.
Through greater control, increased operational efficiency, and accelerated growth, all in a single platform, GelatoConnect users have achieved measurable results such as:
✔︎ Reducing inventory by 50–80% while expanding product offerings
✔︎ Increasing packaging speeds by 40%
✔︎ Lowering shipping costs by 10–25%
✔︎ Doubling profit margins
With AI-powered onboarding that cuts setup time from 500 minutes to just 5, real-time production tracking, and seamless integrations with leading ecommerce platforms like Amazon and TikTok, GelatoConnect isn’t just about future-proofing—it’s about seizing new opportunities, driving innovation, and fortifying production businesses for generations to come.
GelatoCreate: Empowering Global Creators with Local, On-Demand Production
With GelatoCreate, creators and ecommerce entrepreneurs gain instant access to local, on-demand production and distribution across 32 countries, eliminating the need for inventory or upfront investments. Because products are made as they are sold and closer to the end customer, sellers can perfectly match supply with demand while reducing waste and carbon emissions from overproduction and shipping. Local communities produce what local communities need.
The Flywheel Effect: When Creators and Makers Grow Together
Gelato’s software creates a flywheel effect, driving growth for both global creators and local makers. As an ecommerce entrepreneur scales her business, she fuels the growth of local print producers fulfilling her orders. And as those printers transform their production hubs to process orders with greater speed and efficiency, more creators can build global businesses through locally powered, on-demand production.
Together, we can transform global manufacturing and distribution in a way that is better for people and the planet. We’ve taken many steps, but our journey is just beginning. Join us.
