Rethinking Print Sourcing: Strategies for a Changing Industry

Join this Lunch & Learn to explore how publishers are adapting print sourcing strategies—through on-demand models, global partnerships, and smarter inventory planning—in response to evolving production challenges.

In the face of production capacity and planning challenges—both before, during, and now after the pandemic—book publishers have been rethinking how and where they source print. This Supply Chain Lunch & Learn webinar explores the evolving strategies publishers are adopting, from increased use of on-demand ordering and tighter inventory management, to international sourcing and the transformation of vendor relationships into true production partnerships.

Our featured presenter, SHONA BURNS, Vice President of Publishing Services at Andrews McMeel Publishing, will offer an inside look at how her organization has approached these questions, adapting to a shifting supply chain landscape with creativity and strategic thinking. Following her remarks, participants will be invited to share their own experiences and approaches in an open conversation designed to surface ideas, spark dialogue, and support collective learning across the industry.

Whether you're re-imagining your print strategy or simply looking to understand what’s working for others, this session offers a timely opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect.

SHONA BURNS is a seasoned print and publishing professional based in San Francisco, California, with a robust background in business development and organizational leadership. She has a proven track record in overseeing operations and production within the publishing industry, currently serving as Vice President of Publishing Services at Andrews McMeel Universal.

Shona's expertise spans across various domains including project management, digital publishing, and team development. She is a certified Executive Coach, emphasizing the importance of aligning individual strengths with organizational goals. Her academic credentials include a Master's in Organization Development and a Bachelor's in Organizational Behavior and Leadership Development from the University of San Francisco. Shona is passionate about fostering high-performing teams and driving strategic growth through innovative processes. She believes in the transformative power of coaching and collaboration to achieve business success. Her extensive experience in global supply chains further enhances her strategic insight into the publishing landscape.

About the Supply Chain Lunch & Learn Series

BISG's Supply Chain Lunch & Learns are always highly interactive, so you'll have a chance to contribute at the session. If you have any specific questions you'd like us to cover in this Lunch & Learn, you may send them in advance to info@bisg.org or simply add them to the chat during the session.

To allow participants to speak—and not just type questions—these sessions are conducted in a Zoom meeting (rather than webinar) format. Please take a moment to ensure that your microphone is muted until you'd like to contribute. While we encourage you to attend the live session, the conversation will be recorded and shared with registrants after the session takes place.