Lerner Books Selects Global & Klopotek

Press Release from Global Turnkey

Minneapolis-based Lerner Publishing Group, specializing in educational books for K-12 markets, has selected Global Turnkey Systems (GTS) as its publishing solution provider. After an 8-month review of solution alternatives, GTS – a division of Klopotek – was chosen for its range of functionality and professional team. The full spectrum of software from GTS’ UNISON and Klopotek product lines will be implemented to handle Lerner Publishing Group’s publishing lifecycle, from acquisition through distribution. Having recently merged with Klopotek, GTS is able to offer Klopotek’s industry-leading front office solution for title management, production and rights management. GTS’ UNISON product line covers the sales, distribution and accounting needs of Lerner Publishing Group’s back office. Lerner Publishing Group’s distribution center operations will be streamlined and automated through the implementation of GTS’ newest integrated module: Warehouse Management.

Adam Lerner, CEO of Lerner Publishing Group, stated, “GTS offered us the back-end system we need to meet our strategic goals in fulfillment and distribution. With Klopotek we’ll have a fully integrated publishing system, from planning to shipping. As an independent publisher, we look for strong and long-lasting business partners. The collaborative approach GTS took right from the start has been impressive. The addition of Klopotek made this an ideal solution for LPG."

Margaret Wunderlich, VP/CFO of Lerner Publishing Group, stated, “The integrated solutions from GTS and Klopotek will help us streamline our publishing process and gain valuable efficiencies in our distribution operations, while establishing a platform for growth that Lerner Publishing Group has planned for the next several years. The GTS team shows a strong depth of knowledge of the publishing process and is able to understand the unique requirements of our environment.”