legacy content . We now know when we want to print something it ' s the right book , it has all the right content . And we also know we can print it anywhere anytime on demand , so we have a lot of confidence in that digital supply chain now .”
Over the course of the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic , teachers around the world have had to rapidly adapt to online teaching and learning , and many classrooms have operated remotely for periods at a time . Macmillan Education was adapting to new digital offers already and the pandemic has led to a further focus on a robust digital-only offering , although printed components remain a key ingredient of their blended offer . The pandemic has also brought about barriers on transport , country-wide shutdowns and reducedcapacity workplaces , making the need for decentralised hubs essential for operations to keep running .
Elaborating further on how these hubs work , Shaun mentions that partnerships played a key role in bringing his strategy to life . Notable partners include Grupo Espinosa based in Mexico , Edelvives in Spain , Arab
“ We ’ re seeing improvements in quality and a lack of mistakes because we ' ve cleaned up all that legacy content ”
SHAUN PLUNKETT
VP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN , MACMILLAN EDUCATION
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