SHORT-RUN BOOKS - Book of One

As those orders are clicked in (sometimes directly to the book manufacturer, bypassing the publisher completely), manufacturers must have the capability to satisfy the ultra-quick, time-to-market requirements. "When rapid delivery is expected with each order—especially in the non-inventory, e-commerce environment—an automatic process is critical. Immediate turnaround is an absolute requirement," states Jim Augustine, vice president of national sales at King of Prussia, PA-based Xyan.com.