Open doors to growth and improve customer experiences in publishing.
Publishers are using digital printing to rewrite the book on how to thrive in publishing and realize the overall advantages that digital transformation brings.
Key Stats and Opportunities:
Books are the only digital print market where both mono and color applications are forecast to grow — by a 15% CAGR in Western Europe1 and 7.34% in the U.S.2 over a five-year period.
86% of book publishers currently use digital printing to produce some or all of their books.4
eBook sales decreased 4.5% in the first quarter of 2019, while hardcover book sales increased 7.8% and paperback sales increased 3.1%.3
72% of people prefer reading printed books and newspapers, and 69% turn to print to “switch off” from their electronic devices.5
Digital printing is solving many of the challenges publishers face today, while helping you enhance you strategic relationships with clients and get closer to their goals.
Responders to a recent study told NAPCO that digital printing helps in these areas:
77% - Reduce lifecycle costs of warehousing and returns
74% - Print short-run titles affordably
55% - Use both print-on-demand and digital for faster fulfillment
47% - Print low-volume backlist titles
32% - Use dispersed fulfillment to lower shipping costs & delivery times
21% - Personalize or customize book components
NAPCO Research