Textbook Publisher Uses Tech to Streamline Procurement
Background
The publisher’s custom courseware system allows professors to build customized books specific to their classes, assigning each a unique identifier. At any time, their system could generate hundreds to thousands of orders daily, needed within tight delivery windows.
“BR’s ability to integrate with our system and output a high volume of orders in extremely small time constraints helps us meet the demands of our customers and stay one step ahead of our competitors.”
The Challenge
Handling a volume of 1 to 300 daily book orders, each ranging in quantity from 1 to hundreds, was impossible to manage manually. The publisher sought an automated digital workflow, connecting directly to their print-on-demand partner.
The Solution
Handling a volume of 1 to 300 daily book orders, each ranging in quantity from 1 to hundreds, was impossible to manage manually. The publisher sought an automated digital workflow, connecting directly to their print-on-demand partner.
The Results
- The integration eliminates the need for any individual to manually touch an order
- The publisher is able to quickly and easily shift orders from vendor to vendor should capacity constraints arise
- Publisher to vendor order processing time is essentially eliminated due to the automation
- Book turn times are faster—desk copies in 1 to 3 days; bookstore or warehouse copies in 3 to 5 days
- Shipment tracking information is communicated back through the integration
- Invoicing has been simplified and accuracy has been improved
- The publisher has gained internal workflow efficiencies
- The publisher was able to streamline their vendor network
About BR Printers
BR Printers has the printing industry expertise and equipment to handle your digital printing, inkjet printing, or offset printing projects. Based in San Jose, CA, with facilities in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Appleton, WI, Cincinnati, OH, and Independence, KY, BR is a provider of print and marketing services, commerical printing, promotional products, packaging, value chain, and logistics management to marketers and the publishing industry’s most recognizable names. BR’s national footprint, combined with a solution-centric focus, allows it to leverage data and technology while maintaining an appreciation and respect for traditional print craftsmanship.