Rush fees exist because expediting your job affects the production schedule. We shift capacity, sometimes add labor, and prioritize your order. The fee reflects that cost, not an arbitrary markup.
What rush changes
Standard turnaround lets us batch work and run efficiently. Rush means we break that flow and put your job ahead of others. We may run overtime or push other due dates. The fee compensates for that disruption.
When rush is worth it
When the deadline is real and missing it has a cost, rush can be justified. When the date is flexible, standard turnaround is cheaper and we can plan better.
Before you request rush
• Confirm the real need-by date.
• Send final, approved files—rush starts when we have them.
• Ask for rush cost and the date we can deliver.
Common mistake
Paying for rush and then sending files or approvals late. Rush time starts when we have a production-ready file. Delays on your side eat into that time and we cannot always recover.