Book Printing Outlook : An Education in Printing

While volume is always an indicator of solid performance, managing inventories and cash costs are critical to segment success. McCree says that continued focus on inventory planning and supply chain management drives winning solutions for both book printers and publishers.

"The RR Donnelley global manufacturing platform, which spans domestic offset assets, digital capabilities and overseas manufacturing options, assists in helping our customers maintain tighter controls while, at the same time, offering the ability to deliver product quickly when demand spikes," he says.