Command Web (MacNaughton)

Short runs and fast turnarounds—a virtual mainstay for the commercial market—is making an ever-increasing impact in the book sector.

Printed books are not exactly bound for life support systems. Printers have done a phenomenal job of positioning themselves to serve the changing needs of their publisher clients, from offering print-on-demand (POD) solutions and reducing inventory to providing drop-ship services that eliminate distribution hubs. The successful book manufacturer can provide multiple formats for publishers, help control their costs and reduce turnaround time.