Publishers - Batch for fast, efficient and secure supply chain.

Stronger Trading. Less Friction

Our suite of systems and secure data exchange deliver the capability supporting publishers and suppliers in saving costs and driving revenue

Why do publishers and suppliers choose Batch?

Batch provides the trusted infrastructure connecting publishers and booksellers

By removing administrative complexity Batch enables you to focus on revenue, margin and growth. Our systems are designed to help you drive commercial performance through:

Efficiencies in credit services:

Electronic remittance file – removes the need for manual data
Invoices matched and cleared automatically
Defined, consolidated payment processes
Greater financial transparency

Reduced Customer Service contact:

Copy invoices available to booksellers
Electronic claims reduces the need for emails and calls
Credit notes are linked to specific invoices, reduced reconciliation queries
Self-service capability reduces Customer Service contact

Batch systems are built specifically to provide secure infrastructure for the books industry. They reduce friction across the supply chain and support sustainable trading relationships.

Benefits of Batch Systems

Batch systems are built specifically to provide secure infrastructure for the books industry. They reduce friction across the supply chain and support sustainable trading relationships.

Booksellers make a single monthly transfer per currency covering authorised invoices

Clear remittance information
Improved cashflow forecasting
Reduced reconciliation queries
Fewer transactions and credit control touchpoints
Clear audit trail

Standardised return requests are submitted and authorised through electronic communication.

Reduced friction supports effective stock management across the supply chain

Faster authorisation process
Reduced paperwork
Improved tracking and documentation
Alignment with BIC
Industry Returns Initiative standards
Less delay. More control

Batch EDI enables invoices, credits, remittances and returns documentation to flow between systems.

Bespoke software and data integration solutions drive greater system connectivity

Provides a cost-effective,accurate, secure, structured data interchange.
Reduced manual processing which saves time and reduces the risk of errors
Greater operational efficiency
Structured data driving stronger decision making

Batch provides the trusted infrastructure connecting publishers and booksellers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Streamlined payment processing, structured returns and secure data exchange deliver greater visibility and stronger commercial control to publishers and suppliers across the book industry.

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