Technologies such as RFID have transformed other industries. Is the book industry next?

By James Sturdivant

Building in Efficiency
On the production side, the goal of transparency up and down the supply chain has largely been realized through automated workflow systems, such as Transcontinental’s Digital Workshop, Integrated Book Technology’s (IBT) proprietary systems for clients and Publishing Technology’s (formerly VISTA) author2reader suite. These systems work to automate and facilitate the movement of files through editorial development, prepress and production.