Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Making Information Pay
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) and VISTA International are pleased to announce a highly relevant conference for book industry executives entitled, "Making Information Pay." The focus of this "can't miss" conference is how leading publishers, distributors and retailers are reinventing traditional industry practices to improve channel performance. This half-day event will be held on the morning of February 4, 2004 at the Warwick Hotel in New York City.
Anyone responsible for meeting sales forecasts, building P&Ls or making buying decisions should attend this event, which will cover the spectrum of the publishing supply chain and offer valuable insight into what top companies in the industry are currently doing to improve their bottom line. Making Information Pay focuses on how publishing organizations are using improved sales and inventory information to change how they manage their trading relationships.
Speakers already confirmed include key industry players such as:
This event marks the launch of a new BISG committee, the Business Solutions Committee, which will address business issues, benchmarks and best practices relevant to the book industry. "We are extremely pleased with the response to the conference. We look forward to a lively debate and discussion and additional participation in the Business Solutions committee, which will organize additional events and meetings in the coming months." commented Jeff Abraham, Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group.
For more information on the BISG Business Solutions Committee contact Ted Hill at bizsolutions_chair@bisg.org. Admission to this half-day event is $45 for BISG members and $95 for non-members. To register, visit the BISG website at http://www.bisg.org/conferences/biz1.html.
About The Book Industry Study Group
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has been a key resource for publishing professionals in every facet of the book industry for 25 years. BISG has led the way in setting industry standards and conducting vital industry research on behalf of publishers, booksellers, libraries and vendors.
Our member-driven organization uniquely represents all segments of our industry from publishers and e-publishers to paper manufacturers, libraries, authors, printers, wholesalers, retailers and e-tailers, as well as organizations concerned with the book community as a whole.
Learn more about BISG at www.bisg.org.
About VISTA International
VISTA International is the leading worldwide provider of solutions and services for the publishing industry. VISTA is a committed business partner to publishers, distributors and booksellers supported by our systems throughout the world. Our solutions fit all aspects of the publishing value chain, from author care through production, rights and royalties to warehouse and fulfillment - all integrated in an e-business environment, with full access to the analytical power of Publishing Intelligence.
To complement our comprehensive enterprise solutions, the full range of VISTA services include applications implementation, applications management and hosting services, and publishing-specific business consulting, together with lifetime customer support.
VISTA was founded in 1977 and has offices in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Visit us on the web at www.vistacomp.com.
Anyone responsible for meeting sales forecasts, building P&Ls or making buying decisions should attend this event, which will cover the spectrum of the publishing supply chain and offer valuable insight into what top companies in the industry are currently doing to improve their bottom line. Making Information Pay focuses on how publishing organizations are using improved sales and inventory information to change how they manage their trading relationships.
Speakers already confirmed include key industry players such as:
- Michael Cairns, President, R.R. Bowker
- Jonathan Nowell, Executive Vice President, Nielsen BookData
- Dominique Raccah, President and Publisher, Sourcebooks
- Mike Shatzkin, Founder and CEO The Idea Logical Company
- Jean Srnecz, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Baker & Taylor
This event marks the launch of a new BISG committee, the Business Solutions Committee, which will address business issues, benchmarks and best practices relevant to the book industry. "We are extremely pleased with the response to the conference. We look forward to a lively debate and discussion and additional participation in the Business Solutions committee, which will organize additional events and meetings in the coming months." commented Jeff Abraham, Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group.
For more information on the BISG Business Solutions Committee contact Ted Hill at bizsolutions_chair@bisg.org. Admission to this half-day event is $45 for BISG members and $95 for non-members. To register, visit the BISG website at http://www.bisg.org/conferences/biz1.html.
About The Book Industry Study Group
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has been a key resource for publishing professionals in every facet of the book industry for 25 years. BISG has led the way in setting industry standards and conducting vital industry research on behalf of publishers, booksellers, libraries and vendors.
Our member-driven organization uniquely represents all segments of our industry from publishers and e-publishers to paper manufacturers, libraries, authors, printers, wholesalers, retailers and e-tailers, as well as organizations concerned with the book community as a whole.
Learn more about BISG at www.bisg.org.
About VISTA International
VISTA International is the leading worldwide provider of solutions and services for the publishing industry. VISTA is a committed business partner to publishers, distributors and booksellers supported by our systems throughout the world. Our solutions fit all aspects of the publishing value chain, from author care through production, rights and royalties to warehouse and fulfillment - all integrated in an e-business environment, with full access to the analytical power of Publishing Intelligence.
To complement our comprehensive enterprise solutions, the full range of VISTA services include applications implementation, applications management and hosting services, and publishing-specific business consulting, together with lifetime customer support.
VISTA was founded in 1977 and has offices in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Visit us on the web at www.vistacomp.com.