Monday, November 24, 2008

Book publishing, an Online Printing

Print on demand (POD) with digital technology is utilized as a method of printing items for a flat cost for each copy, irrespective of the dimension of the order. Though the unit price of every physical copy printed is high than among offset printing, the normal cost is lesser for very small print run, since setup expenses are high for offset printing.

POD has additional business reimbursement in addition to lower costs

* Technological set-up is typically faster than for offset printing.
* Large inventory of a book or print objects do not require to be kept back in stock, dipping storage, handling cost, and inventory accounting expenses
* There is small or no squander from unsold products.

These advantages decrease the risks related with publishing books as well as prints and can direct to improved choice for customers. However, the abridged risks for the publisher mean that quality manages are less rigorous than normal.

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