Burying the Hachette: Manufacturing struggles to adapt
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Makers of goods, from books to biscuits, are trying to adapt to e-commerce
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Burying the Hachette
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That’s going straight in my basket
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NO COMPANY WANTS to replicate what happened to Hachette in 2014, when the publisher balked at Amazon’s terms. Suddenly its book shipments seemed to be delayed and Amazon was recommending titles from other publishers. The dispute ended with Hachette getting more control over pricing. But the deal showed the risks for producers of all kinds as online platforms gain strength.
The old system suited many businesses. Clothing manufacturers followed a predictable calendar for when goods would be produced and distributed. Giant …
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Burying the Hachette: Manufacturing struggles to adapt