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Podcast: Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)
Episode: The logistics of order-fulfillment, with guest Matt Kurtis
Description: Matt Kurtis, VP of Sales & Marketing for Ware-Pak LLC, explains how book-fulfillment services (pick, pack, ship) can help publishers manage new logistical challenges, save money, and become more efficient.
Highlights include:
How is a fulfillment service different from a distributor, from a wholesaler?
What does the term “3PL” refer to?
What kind of publisher benefits the most from a fulfillment service?
At what stage of your company’s growth should you contact a fulfillment company?
What kinds of benefits does a fulfillment company offer?
How are publishers charged for services?
The very important difference between activity-based and pe...