Which printer they use depends on the book format, the required finishes, the target market, the timeline, and shipping economics....
Although The Pokémon Company manages rules, designs, card sets, artwork, and quality standards, it does not physically manufacture the cards....
Stanley, like most major consumer goods companies, does not manufacture its own tumblers in the United States....
The real production network behind the brand is a complex system of Japanese manufacturers, Asian OEM factories, and overseas suppliers....
Each region has distinct advantages, and understanding how they fit together explains why modern book printing is spread across the globe....