Book Printing Outlook: Addressing Evolving Needs

From digital formats to print-on-demand and traditional runs, in addition to warehousing, logistics and—in some cases—worldwide sourcing, the impact of the electronic book is certainly causing the nation's major book manufacturers to be nimble and adept at addressing the evolving needs of publishers.

Print runs numbering in the millions may not be business as usual in the 21st century, but most publishers have not curtailed the number of titles they've brought to market. Electronic books now rule the adult fiction segment, according to the BookStats 2012 study, co-produced by the Association of American Publishers and the Book Industry Study Group. E-book net sales revenue more than doubled in 2011 compared to 2010.