drop shipping print on demand refers to a specific type of dropshipping where the products being sold are custom-designed items that are printed only when an order is placed. In “drop shipping print on demand,” the online retailer partners with a print on demand (POD) service provider. When a customer purchases a custom-designed product (such as a t-shirt, mug, or poster) from the retailer’s store, the POD provider handles the printing of the design onto the product and then ships it directly to the customer. “Drop shipping print on demand” eliminates the need for the retailer to hold any inventory or manage the printing process, making it a popular choice for artists, designers, and entrepreneurs looking to sell unique, personalized products online with minimal upfront investment.