For many book printers, it has meant profit margins squeezed dry by competing for fewer print jobs left on American soil.
For many employees of both publishers and printers—executives included—it has meant a lingering concern for their jobs and families.
With more and more foreign products and services landing on America's shores, the debate over offshoring is picking up speed, and book publishers have a lot of questions. How does the book-publishing industry fit into the global marketplace? Is controversy and negative public reaction a risk for all publishers who source any part of their operations overseas? Are any overseas companies and countries fair game for publishers to explore? Does global sourcing or offshoring really mean more American layoffs?
- Places:
- Australia
- Bangalore
- Carribean islands
- China
- Eastern Europe
- Fairfax, Va.
- Far East
- Greece
- Hagerstown, Md.
- Hong Kong
- India
- Japan
- London
- Mexico
- New Delhi
- New York City
- North America
- Pacific
- Philippines
- Phoenix
- Rockaway, N.J.
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Southern China
- Sri Lanka
- Stevens Point
- Thailand
- United States
- Venezuela
- Western