Publishing and distribution (product management including ordering websites, shipment, returns, re-covering, etc.)

We provide comprehensive support to all publishing and distribution operations, including product management such as shipping, returns, and re-covering, proposals for reprints and disposal, order support through “Book Connect”―a comprehensive ordering website for bookstore owners―and transaction support for online bookstores.

Sales through various channel

We conduct sales through various channels other than through bookstores, including shops in museums and theme parks, pop-up stores at exhibition and event sites, order sales for all the CO-OP members in the country through flyers, and sales at children’s bookstores.

Paper recycling

Discarded books and magazines are collected and sorted into recyclable paper (to be sold to paper manufacturers) and non-recyclable paper. As for the non-recyclable paper, with the help of our associates, we will properly convert it into resources or dispose of it as industrial waste.

Storage and shipping of other items

We manage and ship items other than publications (such as promotional materials), and mail prizes for the readers in a precise and speedy manner.

Content data production (comics, books, magazines)

We provide comprehensive support not only for DTP production of books and comics, but also for production of various digital content data, as well as the management and operation. We provide highly reliable data using structured typesetting data that enables content deployment in various media formats.

Printing/Binding

As an amalgam of offset printing, digital printing, and bookbinding, we make sure small and medium-lot production of books and comic books runs efficiently. By integrating the printing process for the main body of the book as well as the cover and attached printed items, and bookbinding process, we provide production support that meets market demands.

Content production support (proofreading, book design, translation, videos, audiobooks)

We offer various services to help our customers create content that meets their needs, such as proofreading of publications in various genres, “Next Door Design” to design all aspects of the book, translation by translators well-versed in Japanese culture, and video/audiobook production to express published content.

Stable supply of publishing paper (paper procurement)

With many years of experience in the publishing and printing paper sector, we have a wide variety of papers available, from wrapping paper to on-demand printing. We will swiftly respond to any request from our customers in order to help them express their content, and are committed to providing a high level of quality and stable supply.

Application and website management/Social media content distribution support

In addition to the production and processing of content data, we provide support for the deployment and operation of the produced data to applications, social media platforms, and websites. By enabling speedy and high-quality data utilization, we support the expansion of multiple uses of content data.

Data archiving

By digitizing paper media and creating a database by adding meta information to digital data, we enable an instant extraction of necessary information or data. Using a dedicated website for the customers, we can search for data, view ebooks and thumbnails, and take in and out necessary data, allowing us to centrally manage data.

Publishing-related business support/outsourcing

There are multiple steps to go through before a publication is created, put on a sales channel, and delivered to the readers. We, KPS Solutions, streamline those business processes for our customers by taking on and supporting various operations.

Business Improvement Proposal―BPR―

We provide diverse services in order to realize various operational improvements, such as inventory optimization, determination of the number of first edition copies, proposals regarding reprint cycles and lots to maximize profits, and review of business flow and rectification. KPS Solutions is committed to providing the best possible support to our customers by running alongside them.

Human resources support

Based on outsourcing, KPS Solutions provides various business support through skilled workers that can respond to our customers’ requests.

Back office

In order to realize efficient publishing activities, KPS Solutions provides the expertise and resources necessary for peripheral business and basic functions of a company, including but not limited to sales and distribution, and undertakes the operations on behalf of them.

System development

We provide planning, design and development services of various systems based on publishing logistics and production management systems. We aim for fruitful planning and design by collaborating with the related companies under KPS Holdings.

System operation

We provide operation and maintenance services of developed systems. We gather, analyze, and process the data on the systems, supporting each operation behind the scenes.

System maintenance

We provide maintenance services for system infrastructure and applications such as networks and information devices in various forms along with system operation.

Personal information management

As a PrivacyMark certified company, we provide planning, development and operation services of systems including personal information. We also undertake various clerical services using personal information.