PUBLISHING overview
In the 21st century, the traditional publisher’s supply chain has become an expansive international activity. With print being sourced from across the world for global distribution, fuelled by unpredictable product demand, it can be a challenge to manage. We help publishers take control of their supply chain, their costs and the books themselves, offering tailored solutions that lead to tangible results.
We offer a comprehensive set of services for the publishing industry, whether it’s the delivery of an individual advance copy or a shipment of full container loads from overseas print facilities. From freight consolidation to pick and pack, from cross-dock operations to inventory management, we provide industry-best supply chain solutions that deliver added value every step of the way.
Our publishing specialists tailor our services to the unique requirements of the sector, deploying hiCloud to ensure that you know where your books are and how quickly you can get them to market at ISBN level. Utilizing the very best global carriers, our team ensures that our service levels fully support the demands of the publisher at every stage of the supply chain. We invest in technology and expertise to deliver efficient logistics solutions that drive improved customer service levels across your publishing organisation.
CASE STUDIES
A LEADING GLOBAL BRANDED MERCHANDISE SUPPLIER
Our client approached us with a project to supply corporate merchandise packs to over 100 recipients, all private individuals, across the globe on behalf of a tech giant. The challenge was to manage all local customs & tax requirements as well as deliveries to customer door whilst avoiding involvement from the end-customer.
A major non-fiction book publisher, source from multiple printers delivering to the USA and the UK
Books are required to support specific museum exhibitions and therefore timing is critical. Orders are placed to ensure that completion dates coincide. Orders are delivered to two US and one UK location.
Josh Renouf, Founder & Designer of the amazing Barisieur- Consumer Electronics
Horizon International are pleased and proud to have worked closely with Josh Renouf, founder & designer of the amazing Barisieur from his initial Kickstarter product launch to over 2,000 global backers through to his evolution into an eCommerce and Retail business.
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A LEADING SUPPLIER OF QUALITY BRANDED GOODS
The client supplies corporate branded merchandise to motor racing teams, competing in a global championship. Merchandise is required by pop-up concession stores at each race circuit and must be delivered in advance of the race weekend, lasting just 4 days. Timeframes are tight and must be met.
A LEADING GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER
The challenge was to provide inventory management of 500 product lines across multiple storage locations, receiving of client orders (24/7/365) and dispatching directly to theatres within agreed timescales.
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A GLOBAL EVENTS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Each event and tour is completely different and so the supply chain requirement is bespoke every time. Many sites have limited equipment and loading / unloading restrictions and operating times.
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A LEADING GLOBAL BRANDED MERCHANDISE SUPPLIER
Our client approached us with a project to supply corporate merchandise packs to over 100 recipients, all private individuals, across the globe on behalf of a tech giant. The challenge was to manage all local customs & tax requirements as well as deliveries to customer door whilst avoiding involvement from the end-customer.
A major non-fiction book publisher, source from multiple printers delivering to the USA and the UK
Books are required to support specific museum exhibitions and therefore timing is critical. Orders are placed to ensure that completion dates coincide. Orders are delivered to two US and one UK location.
Josh Renouf, Founder & Designer of the amazing Barisieur- Consumer Electronics
Horizon International are pleased and proud to have worked closely with Josh Renouf, founder & designer of the amazing Barisieur from his initial Kickstarter product launch to over 2,000 global backers through to his evolution into an eCommerce and Retail business.
Continue “Josh Renouf, Founder & Designer of the amazing Barisieur- Consumer Electronics”
A LEADING SUPPLIER OF QUALITY BRANDED GOODS
The client supplies corporate branded merchandise to motor racing teams, competing in a global championship. Merchandise is required by pop-up concession stores at each race circuit and must be delivered in advance of the race weekend, lasting just 4 days. Timeframes are tight and must be met.
A LEADING GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER
The challenge was to provide inventory management of 500 product lines across multiple storage locations, receiving of client orders (24/7/365) and dispatching directly to theatres within agreed timescales.
Continue “A LEADING GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER”
A GLOBAL EVENTS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Each event and tour is completely different and so the supply chain requirement is bespoke every time. Many sites have limited equipment and loading / unloading restrictions and operating times.
Continue “A GLOBAL EVENTS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COMPANY”