Where AI and the Book Publishing Supply Chain Meet


Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
This webinar will be held via Zoom.
Category: AI Series

BISG's AI and the Book Publishing Industry series offers in-depth content, high-level insights, and game-changing strategies to help you navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and book publishing.

The book publishing supply chain is evolving, and AI is at the heart of this transformation. In this pivotal session, we’ll dive into how AI is streamlining the entire process, from manuscript creation to market delivery. Learn how automation and AI-powered systems are driving efficiencies, optimizing operations, and creating new opportunities to improve your supply chain — while reducing costs and increasing profitability.

This session will provide actionable insights on how to integrate AI across the publishing ecosystem to enhance productivity and stay ahead of the competition.

Who Should Attend?

  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Operations Directors
  • Distributors and Retailers
  • Libraries
  • Printing and Pre-press companies
  • Production Managers
  • Digital Strategy Leaders

What You’ll Learn:

  • AI-driven inventory management systems for better stock control
  • Advanced demand forecasting tools to anticipate market trends
  • How to optimize print runs for cost-efficiency and waste reduction
  • Automation in distribution and its impact on delivery speed and accuracy
  • Leveraging supply chain analytics to inform decision-making
  • Proven cost reduction strategies using AI technology
  • Effective integration methodologies for AI across the supply chain
  • ROI measurement frameworks to assess AI investment effectiveness

Join us for this essential session and discover how AI can unlock the full potential of your publishing supply chain, making your operations smarter, faster, and more cost-effective. Reserve your spot today!

AI and the Book Publishing Industry brings together publishing professionals and industry leaders to explore the transformative impact AI is having on everything from editorial workflows to marketing strategies. Whether you're a publisher looking to integrate AI tools into your processes, an author curious about how technology can enhance your writing journey, or a thought leader striving to stay ahead of industry trends, this is an unmissable series.

The series is led by Thad McIlroy, principal of The Future of Publishing, and a renowned publishing technology analyst, expert in publication metadata and online book marketing, and author of The AI Revolution in Book Publishing. Thad’s deep industry knowledge and firsthand experience will guide attendees through every session, ensuring that the content is not only relevant but also immediately applicable to real-world challenges. As a respected speaker, presenter, and thought leader, Thad brings an invaluable perspective on the role of AI in the publishing world.

BISG Members:

Your BISG membership grants you complimentary access to this webinar series. Simply log in to register for free. 

Nonmembers: 

A single webinar ticket costs $29; if you attend the first three webinars in the Fall series, we'll send you a discount code for free access to the fourth!

For More Information:

Liz Bartek

Liz Bartek

Marketing & Communications Manager, Book Industry Study Group