One of the largest book publishers in the US was interested in developing a way to migrate from conventional paper-based publishing production methods to an electronic process of preparing books for production. This process was required to support paper as well as electronically distributed product.
The project required an evaluation of existing systems. We coordinated the evaluation of future needs and requirements, and the development of a plan for staged implementation. Stage one was the restructuring of the Publishing Technologies department, to be able to support the up-coming process changes.
Stage two included identifying training needs and developing and executing programs, for all of the departments involved in the book creation process. We worked with internal staff, as well as outside authors and packagers to insure a complete solution and a smooth transition.
In stage three, working with a joint team of Publishing Technologies, and IT departments to we developed the necessary server and workstation configurations, and RFQ’s for equipment purchases, and some specialized software development and implementation. We were actively involved in the vendor evaluation, and selection process as well as final negotiations.