Intermediary book trade

What is meant by Intermediary book trade?

The term "barsortiment" refers to a distribution system primarily used in the book trade. It is a type of wholesale in which bookstores order books, magazines, and other media from wholesalers (barsortiment providers) who keep inventory in stock. The key feature of this system is that the goods are delivered directly from the wholesaler's stock, typically arriving at the buyer's location within 24 hours. Barsortiments usually offer a wide range of immediately available titles, giving bookstores the advantage of quick delivery without the need to maintain large inventories themselves.

Typical software functions in the area of "barsortiment":

1. Inventory Management: Managing and real-time monitoring of stock levels, including the ability to display real-time availability.

2. Order Processing: Automated order processes that allow bookstores to order goods from the barsortiment with just a few clicks.

3. Interfaces to Barsortiment Providers: Integration with major barsortiment providers (e.g., KNV, Libri) for direct communication and media orders via the software.

4. Returns Management: Managing returns and exchange processes with barsortiment providers.

5. Pricing and Discount Control: Automatic application of agreed-upon price tiers or discounts for booksellers based on order volumes and business relationships.

6. Product Information: Access to comprehensive bibliographic data such as title information, authors, publisher details, and ISBNs for targeted ordering.

7. Real-time Shipment Tracking: The ability to view the status of the order and estimated delivery times.

Examples of "barsortiment":

1. A bookseller orders a bestseller directly through the barsortiment and receives the book the next day.
2. A bookstore uses the software to automatically reorder bestsellers when stock falls below a certain threshold.
3. A library uses the software to acquire media through a barsortiment and manages returns as their inventory needs change.