ERPLax provides customizable ERP for publishing industry businesses that need better control over book titles, manuscripts, author records, editorial activities, printing, production costs, ISBN-based inventory, royalties, orders, billing, distribution and financial reporting — connecting editorial, production, warehouse, sales, finance and management teams on one platform.
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When authors, titles, editorial, production, warehouse and finance data sit in separate spreadsheets and applications, publishing companies face predictable operational gaps. ERPLax connects these processes according to the publisher's actual workflow as complete publishing house management software.
Missed editorial deadlines and unclear title status across teams.
Difficulty comparing estimated versus actual print-run cost.
Excess or insufficient book stock across editions and formats.
Limited title-wise profitability and manual royalty processing.
Incorrect distributor discounts and untracked book returns.
Disconnected finance and sales information across departments.
Difficulty managing print, ebook, audiobook and digital formats together.
Limited visibility across branches, imprints and warehouses.
Every title can be tracked from manuscript submission through editing, printing, inventory, sales, distribution and royalty calculation on a single platform.
Business management software designed to connect the operational, financial, production, inventory and distribution activities of a publishing company — going far beyond basic accounting or stock software.
ERPLax creates a structured flow of information between editorial, production, procurement, inventory, sales, distribution, finance, CRM and management reporting.
Forms, fields, workflows, user permissions, reports and approval levels can be customized based on the agreed project requirements, and deployed on the cloud or on-premise.
A centralized platform gives editorial, production, warehouse, sales and finance teams one reliable view of every title.
ISBN, author, edition, language, price, stock and royalty details in one master.
Monitor manuscript submissions, reviews, approvals and deadlines.
ISBN-based inventory across editions, languages, formats and warehouses.
Track quotations, materials, binding, quality checks and completed quantities.
Configurable rules by author, title, format, territory or contract period.
Distributor, bookstore and ecommerce orders connected with stock and billing.
Modular capabilities covering every stage of publishing, from manuscript acquisition to royalty payout.
Central record for every book, journal or magazine with full ISBN detail.
Contracts, royalty terms, advances and payment schedules.
Submission, review, revision and acquisition decision workflow.
Copy editing, typesetting, cover design and final proof approval.
Manuscript files, proof copies and print-ready file version history.
Territory, language, translation and digital rights with renewal reminders.
Rules by sales quantity, net receipts, format, territory or contract period.
Printer assignment, quotation comparison and work-in-progress tracking.
Cost per copy, print-run cost and estimated-versus-actual variance.
Purchase orders, quotation comparison and supplier performance.
Paper type, GSM, ink, plates and binding material tracking.
Stock by ISBN, edition, language, format, series and warehouse.
Central, regional and branch warehouses with rack and bin control.
Distributors, bookstores, institutions and ecommerce customers.
Distributor, retailer, institutional and edition-specific pricing.
Book sales and distribution software covering pick lists, packing, courier booking and delivery confirmation.
Credit limits, discount structure and sales performance by partner.
Return reason, condition, credit notes and royalty adjustment.
Sales, purchase, GST reports, ledger and profit & loss statements.
Magazines, journals and recurring publications with renewal reminders.
Ebooks, audiobooks and digital journals with format-wise sales reports.
Distributor, bookstore, author and reader relationship management.
Title-wise sales, royalty, production cost and profitability reports.
Royalty terms vary by author, title, format, territory, sales quantity, net receipts or contract period. ERPLax works as complete royalty management software and rights and royalty management software — handling accrual, advance recovery, returns adjustment and contributor-wise allocation, with royalty statements and approval workflows generated automatically.
Publishers may stock several versions of the same title across editions, languages and formats. ERPLax works as true publishing inventory management software and ISBN inventory management software, tracking saleable, reserved, damaged, returned and promotional stock across central warehouses, regional warehouses, branches and fulfilment centres.
Titles, editorial tasks, print jobs, stock, orders and royalties in view.
Defined tasks, deadlines and approvals help teams coordinate better.
Monitor inventory by title, ISBN, edition, format and warehouse.
Clear visibility into cost per copy and title-wise profitability.
Configurable rules and approval workflows reduce manual calculation.
Sales, allocation, invoicing, dispatch and delivery in one workflow.
Returned books checked, categorized and reconciled with royalties.
Receivables, payables, royalty liabilities and profitability in view.
Add imprints, warehouses, formats, channels and modules as you grow.
Give editorial, production, warehouse, sales and finance teams one connected view of every title.
Modules can be selected according to publication type, business size, number of titles, sales channels and internal workflow.
Author, subject, format, language, edition and expected date.
Editing, review, proofreading, typesetting and design approvals.
ISBN, price, print quantity, budget, rights and royalty terms.
Supplier quotations, printer approval and production order.
Completed quantities, rejected copies and finished stock receipt.
Distributors, retailers, institutions and ecommerce channels.
Reserve stock, generate invoices, pack and track delivery.
Receipts, outstanding amounts, credit notes and adjustments.
Apply rules, adjust returns and advances, route for approval.
Title-wise sales, production cost, returns and profitability.
ERPLax can evaluate integrations with relevant platforms, subject to API availability and project scope.
A true cloud ERP for publishing companies — controlled access from different locations with centralized system updates.
Hosted within the publisher's own infrastructure, subject to technical and project requirements.
19+ years of experience, 1500+ clients and 1700+ projects delivered by EchoPx Technologies.
Built around your workflow, departments, pricing and royalty rules.
Title masters, ISBN tracking, editorial stages and book returns.
Start with inventory, sales, billing and accounting, then expand.
Select the model that fits your infrastructure and data policy.
Ecommerce, payment gateways, logistics and accounting tools.
Control who can access contracts, costs, royalty data and reports.
By title, ISBN, author, edition, language, imprint and region.
Approvals, reminders, stock alerts and royalty processes.
Title, author and stock records migrated with full user training.
ERP for the publishing industry is business management software that connects title management, editorial workflows, printing, inventory, sales, distribution, returns, royalties, accounting, CRM and reporting. It provides publishers with centralized operational information.
Regular inventory software mainly tracks stock movements. Publishing ERP can also manage author records, manuscripts, ISBNs, editions, editorial stages, print production, title costing, publishing rights, royalties, distributor pricing, subscriptions, book returns and title-wise profitability.
Yes. The title and inventory masters can be configured to track books by ISBN, title, author, edition, language, format, series, volume, imprint, publication year and warehouse.
Yes. ERPLax can configure royalty rules based on approved contract terms such as sales quantity, net sales, maximum retail price, net receipts, format, territory, language, edition, percentage, fixed value or quantity slab. Royalty statements and approval workflows can also be configured.
Yes. Manuscript submissions, editor assignments, reviews, proofreading, typesetting, cover design, author corrections, approvals, document versions, deadlines and publication status can be managed through a configurable workflow.
Yes. The system can track print orders, suppliers, materials, outsourced processes, completed quantities, rejected copies, wastage, direct costs, indirect costs, cost per copy, and estimated-versus-actual production costs.
Yes. Distributor and retailer records can include pricing, discounts, credit limits, payment terms, sales orders, invoices, outstanding amounts, returns, schemes, territories and sales performance.
Yes. Returned books can be linked to the original invoice and classified by reason and condition. The system can update inventory, create credit notes, and apply royalty adjustments according to the configured process.
Yes. ERPLax can maintain separate records for paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook, digital magazine, online journal, and other publication formats. Workflows, prices, rights, royalties, and sales reports can be configured by format.
Yes. ERPLax can evaluate integration with publishing websites, online bookstores, marketplaces, payment gateways, and logistics providers. Integration depends on available APIs, technical documentation, permissions, and project scope.
Yes. Small publishers can begin with title management, inventory, sales, billing, purchases, accounting, and reports. Editorial workflow, royalties, production, CRM, subscriptions, and integrations can be added as the company grows.
Yes. Publishers can manage stock across central warehouses, regional warehouses, branches, fulfilment centres, bookstores, and other approved locations. Access permissions can be restricted by warehouse or branch.
Yes. ERPLax can provide cloud-based ERP for controlled access from multiple locations. On-premise deployment can also be evaluated according to infrastructure and business requirements.
Yes. ERPLax can create custom reports for title status, editorial delays, production cost, ISBN inventory, sales, returns, royalties, subscriptions, distributor performance, outstanding payments, and title-wise profitability.
Yes. ERPLax can review and migrate approved title, author, ISBN, customer, supplier, inventory, account, and outstanding transaction data from spreadsheets or existing systems. Data must be cleaned, mapped, validated, and approved before migration.
Call ERPLax at +91 97399 66977 or email info@erplax.com. Share information about your publishing model, number of titles, users, warehouses, sales channels, royalty process, and required integrations.
Manage manuscripts, titles, authors, printing, inventory, sales, returns, royalties, finance and distribution through one customizable publishing ERP platform. Discuss your current workflow, warehouses, sales channels and royalty structure with ERPLax.
Phone: +91 97399 66977 · Email: info@erplax.com
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