Production Management Solutions

Produce Titles Faster and at Less Cost

VISTA’s Production Manager solution allows publishers to effectively manage the editorial development, pre-press and production processes to the highest industry standards.

Production Manager includes:

  • Detailed product specification capabilities, including ISBN-13 generation
  • Real-time estimating plus forecast comparisons
  • “One source” title profit and loss statements
  • Sophisticated publication scheduling
  • Automated purchase orders, print orders and invoices
  • Comprehensive reporting and analytics
  • Early detection alerts of scheduling delays or cost overruns
  • Raw materials allocation and tracking
  • XML or EDI automated data sharing with suppliers and freelancers

With this key component of VISTA’s author2reader™ solutions suite, publishers can optimize staff time and materials and avoid costly rework and publication delays with a focal point for everyone involved in a title’s production from the point of conception to bound book delivery.

Also Available as a Hosted Application

Eliminate implementation and in-house support costs by utilizing Production Manager as a hosted application. VISTA professionals handle support, upgrades and maintenance while you enjoy the benefits of a functionally rich and powerful system.

For more information on how Production Manager can benefit your publishing business, please email us at solutions@vistacomp.com.