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Layflat vs. PUR Binding
Learn the key benefits of PUR as an alternative to layflat binding.
The Importance of Using a Printer with In-House Fulfillment & Warehousing
Learn how partnering with a printer that offers in-house fulfillment and warehousing can streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
Why Environmentally Friendly Printing Matters
Discover the importance of environmentally friendly printing and how Bradford & Bigelow can help you achieve your sustainability goals.
Adhesive Case vs. Smyth Sewn Books
Discover why adhesive case binding is the superior choice over Smyth sewn books.
The Proofing Process: Ensuring Perfection from Screen to Paper
Learn about the proofing process in printing, including the advantages and best practices for both digital/soft and printed/hard proofs.
Waving & Cockling: Understanding Causes and Solutions
Learn effective solutions for preventing paper waving and cockling in your books with these tips.
Case Study: Unlocking Growth & Expanding Offerings
Explore how an educational publisher transformed their printing strategy with B&B, driving affordability and innovation in educational materials.
Enhancing Covers: A Dive into Varnish, Aqueous, UV, and Film Lamination Cover Coatings
Explore the differences between varnish, aqueous, UV, and film lamination and learn how each choice can impact the appearance and durability of your...
Comparing Binding Methods: Perfect Binding, Saddle-Stitching, and Coil Binding
Discover the best binding method for your print project.
Case Study: Ditching KDP & Switching to B&B
Discover how a small turned mid-sized publisher achieved significant cost savings by switching from Amazon KDP to Bradford & Bigelow.
The Synergy of Collaboration: How Educational Publishers and Printing Companies Enhance Learning Materials
Explore how the collaboration between educational publishers and printers enhances the creation of high-quality learning materials
Unveiling the Latest Updates to the Education Relief Fund
Discover the recent updates to the Education Relief Fund, empowering educational institutions, educators, and students post-pandemic.
Navigating the Path to Success: How Publishers are Modifying Their Strategies to Capture the Attention of DOEs
Emerging publishers have a better chance than ever to make a breakthrough in to schools, here's how.
Evolving Curriculum Purchasing: How State DOEs are Transforming Processes
Explore how state departments of education are revolutionizing curriculum purchasing processes to meet evolving educational needs.
Case Study: Out of Stock, How Forecasting Can Help
Stuck with an excess of unfulfilled orders, an educational publisher found relief in its partnership with B&B.
Case Study: Same Deadline, Different Paper
With pressure mounting in the industry, an educational publisher scrambled for a solution that could meet their deadline
Is Education America’s New Race to the Moon Challenge?
Could one say that America’s race to increase its math and reading literacy position globally is its newest race to the moon? Perhaps it’s not too...
Benefits of Supply Chain Forecasting
The process of projecting demand, supply, or pricing for a product is known as supply chain forecasting. Here's why you should be doing it.
Challenges in the Print Industry
2022 is finally behind us. The same can’t be said for its difficulties and challenges.
The Shift from Offset to Digital
Offset printing solutions have a new price and quality competitor: digital.
What is Web Growth?
Have you seen a book with inside pages extending further than the cover?
Publisher vs. Printer Supplied Paper
Have you thought about supplying paper to your printers? There are a few factors for consideration.
What is Ink Coverage?
You may have heard your print vendors talking about ink coverage. What is it and what does it mean for you?
Handling Supply Chain Disruptions and How to Choose the Right Supplier
Drastic changes in global supply chains have left companies with fewer choices as they’re left to scramble for a vendor that’s not only capable but,...
How to Manage Transportation Shortages
Ongoing capacity problems are not only expected to remain but will also become worse due to truck driver shortages, here is how your company can...
Case Study: Logistical Nightmare, The Key to Being Locked Out
As the print and logistics industries continue to change at a rapid pace, publishers increasingly face challenges in partnering with the right...
Case Study: Physical Limitations, Making Room for a 3PL Provider
Everyone starts out small. When your store is at the beginning stages, you’re probably handling most things yourself, including fulfillment and...
Case Study: Digital Printing, Toner-Based vs. Inkjet
Toner-based presses were the first generation of digital and on-demand printing.
Case Study: Quality Counts, Differentiating from the Competition
Books are a great way to help a child’s development. Whether it’s reading or writing a book can increase vocabulary skills, improve focus, etc.
Case Study: The Price is Wrong, Evaluating Your Vendors
When your vendors change their costs, it has a direct impact on your profitability. While pricing is due to change, should you stay with your vendor?
Case Study: Branding Matters, Achieving a Color Match
Colors can help establish familiarity with your brand. They can evoke emotion, influence purchasing decisions, and affect how a brand is perceived.
Case Study: The Need for Speed, Accelerating Time-to-Market
Filling back-to-school orders became a nightmare for an educational publisher after an unanticipated surge in sales left them with an empty warehouse.
Case Study: Choosing the Right Stocks, Cutting Unnecessary Costs
Choosing paper for any project can be a difficult task. Do you want to fit in or stand out? Does your branding require a certain look and feel?