Warehousing & Fulfillment
51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ client publishers benefit from our centralized facility in Ashland, Ohio, which ships large and small orders to accounts domestically, and works with Baker & Taylor’s Momence warehouse to ship orders internationally.
Data and Reporting
51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ has a sophisticated portfolio of systems and data processing capabilities that allow seamless communication among our warehouses and business facilities.
In addition, 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ client publishers have access to real-time information regarding inventory, sales, returns, and revenues through the 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ Publisher Dashboard. Customizable reports, detail drill-down, and the ability to create an unlimited number of users and set permissions for what those users see and modify are among the features of this robust publishing management tool.
Warehousing & Fulfillment Services
Order processing
Pick, pack and ship
EDI and ASN communications
Returns processing
Re-stocking of salable inventory
Damaged and hurt book tracking
Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment
51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ client publishers have the option to tie into the 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ system with an existing web shopping cart or utilize the 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ shopping cart — both offering a seamless D2C experience.
Rapid Replenishment Program
The 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ Rapid Replenishment Program leverages available inventory in both publishers’ warehouses and distribution centers and the five 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ service centers to ensure titles are efficiently stocked throughout the United States. Customers receive inventory within 48 hours as opposed to the 2-3 week standard, facilitating the widest title assortment possible to the market. For more information, contact Beth Reiser at beth.reiser@baker-taylor.com.
Interested in book warehousing and fulfillment with 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ?
51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ would serve as a publishing partner under a warehousing and fulfillment agreement, handling practical operational functions such as order processing, invoicing, collecting, and customer service.
51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ welcomes all inquiries but is very selective when evaluating potential publishers.
The publishers in which 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ is most interested are those who:
- Have an established publishing program
- Consistently release new titles each season or on a regular, ongoing basis
- Demonstrate committed adherence to the industry’s basic solicitation requirements and deadlines
- Understand where titles fit into the retail landscape
- Know the competition and target consumer(s)
- Are prepared to compete in target market(s) in collaboration with 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ
- Will work with 51³ÉÈ˶¯Âþ to agree upon mutual targets/expectations
- Can support titles through marketing/publicity
Those with publishing programs that satisfy this criteria are encouraged to email Tony Proe at tproe@btpubservices.com for more information.