BIC In Practice: Libraries
The Library sector forms an integral part of the book industry. BIC’s work in this area supports this vital resource, enabling access to books freely and equally to readers across the country.
Author: The BIC Team
From the team at Book Industry Communication (BIC) - the UK book industry’s supply chain organisation.
BIC In Practice: Digital Supply Chain
A relative newcomer in comparison to the long evolution of the physical supply chain, effective standards and best practices are particularly crucial in this area to ensure industry organisations have the tools required to create and maintain a consistent and adaptable digital supply chain.
BIC: In Practice – Metadata and Classification
Our ‘BIC: In Practice’ focus for July is Metadata and Classification, the crucial framework underpinning the efficiency and smooth-running of the book industry through accurate and timely sharing of data between organisations. Organisations can go a long way towards achieving this by streamlining and standardising their processes through using and promoting best practice and industry…
Introducing BIC: In Practice
BIC: In Practice is an information series, drawing together BIC’s vast array of work across the book supply chain into six key focus areas: Greening the Supply Chain, Data & Classification, Physical Supply Chain, Digital Supply Chain, Libraries and Business. Under these umbrella areas, we will outline and signpost all of the projects, collaborations, benefits,…
BIC’s Environmental Accreditation Badges and Standards Map is live!
Introduction In pursuit of a more sustainable future, industries are increasingly seeking ways to incorporate environmental and social responsibility into their operations. The book industry is no exception, and the BIC Environmental Accreditation Badges and Standards Map aims to make progress in this area. Developed as part of the BIC Green Supply Chain Committee Work…
What is the Digital Audiobook Supply Chain Best Practice Project?
By addressing the challenges outlined in the Digital Audio Supply Chain Mapping Report, this project seeks to streamline processes, align standards, and enhance the overall consumer experience.
Focus on: Thema
Thema is a multilingual subject category scheme designed for organisations in all sectors of the global book publishing business. It enhances merchandising, discoverability and potential sales of books by simplifying the communication of accurate and detailed subject information across international markets.
Creating a green supply chain
The most significant changes in the book industry can be made to help organisations lower their carbon footprints and become greener through the supply chain. Our promise is to commit to championing the green agenda and to provide organisations with the tools and resources to help them make their supply chains greener and more sustainable.
BIC’s 2023-2024 Strategy
We’re delighted to announce that the BIC board has now signed off on our 2023 – 2024 strategy! Below you’ll find an outline of what that means in practical terms and how it impacts our members and the wider publishing industry.
BIC at the London Book Fair 2023
As the global publishing industry focuses on London this spring, there will be a real emphasis on not only ‘defining the future of creative content’, but the role of sustainability within that.