RE: Issues with distribution of technical documents

["David Berg" <dberg -at- dmpnet -dot- com>]

> From: Mike Starr
>
> Another idea that I think will be a big thing in coming years is book
> printing on demand. Cost per unit may be somewhat higher but that cost is
> offset by the cost savings inherent in not having to print hundreds of
> books and stack them up on shelves in the company stockroom. Being able to
> have one manual printed on demand and drop-shipped to the customer will
> solve a lot of problems.

For better or for worse, in this situation then the documentation becomes
another profit center. That manual that costs $5 to produce will be sold to
customers for $30-50. On-demand printing will benefit the company, not the
customer.

David Berg


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