Services - Batch for fast, efficient and secure supply chain.

Our Services

Batch provides the trusted systems which support secure, efficient trading between booksellers, publishers and suppliers

Connecting the Book Industry

Our services work together as a connected ecosystem – simplifying payments, structuring returns, strengthening stock control and enabling secure data exchange across the industry

Batch supports sustainable, efficient trading relationships between publishers/ suppliers and booksellers through secure systems which are built specifically for the books industry

Batch Payments - Benefits at a glance

Consolidated payments – booksellers make one monthly payment per currency covering authorised invoices
Clarity – structured reporting and remittance data reduces reconciliation queries
Control – provides greater visibility of liabilities and cashflow forecasting

Batch Payments. Consolidated Payments. Clear Financial Control.

Developed for the books industry, Batch Payments automates invoice payments improving visibility for booksellers and providing predictability for suppliers

Batch Payments is a free service for Booksellers.
Publishers/suppliers participate through a structured fee programme

Batch Payments - Who benefits?

Booksellers

Free for booksellers
One monthly payment per currency
Reduced bank charges and admin time
24 / 7 access to invoices and credits

Publishers/Suppliers

Predictable receipt schedule for payments
Clear remittance reports
Fewer fragmented transactions

Batch Returns - Faster Authorisation. Better Oversight

Batch Returns accelerates the returns process between trading partners and booksellers

This is a free service to booksellers and is integrated within the wider Batch ecosystem for publishers and suppliers

Batch Returns - Who benefits?

Booksellers

No cost or onerous contracts
Faster response to returns requests
Bar-coded labels and picking lists reduce administration
Improved stock accuracy

Publishers/Suppliers

Structured requests which can be tracked
Greater oversight of returns activity
Reduced manual intervention improving accuracy

BatchLine POS - Integrated Stock Control for Booksellers.

BatchLine POS connects ordering, stock management, payments and returns within one system.

This is a subscription service for booksellers starting from £13.58 per week, per installation with no onerous contracts.

Optional Add-ons:

Bibliographic data and images for transactional websites are available. £300 +VAT per year.
WooCommerce and Shopify Web Exporter integration is also available. Additional charges apply.

BatchLine POS - Who benefits?

Booksellers

Efficient stock management and improved stock visibility
Integrated invoices to speed up good-in process
Price and availability data from major suppliers
Direct ordering and order acknowledgments from over 12 leading UK and Ireland suppliers
SMS customer ordering messages
Customisable dashboard: reporting metrics and suggesting actions to further drive profitability
Integration with National Book Tokens
Jelly Books – “Peek inside” feature

Publishers/Suppliers

Integrated orders, in the format you require
Increased visibility of available stock to customers
Reduced calls to Customer Service teams
Reduced processing inconsistencies
Clearer trading communication

EDI, Data Services and Software Solutions - Secure. Structured. Industry-compliant.

Batch enables secure Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) across the books industry.

EDI is available to booksellers within an active Batch Payments account.
There is no additional charge for secure file transmission (including FTPS).

Bespoke data and integration services are priced according to the project scope.

EDI, Data Services and Software Solutions - Who benefits?

Booksellers

Automated invoice integration
Reduced manual input
Improved workflow efficiency
Improved reporting accuracy

Publishers/Suppliers

Lower operational risk
Faster document processing
Greater audit clarity
Customised integration solutions

One Connected Ecosystem

Batch Payments and Batch Returns are free for booksellers.
BatchLine POS provides flexible subscription pricing.
Data and software services scale to meet organisational needs.

Together Batch systems create structured, transparent processes that strengthen trading relationships across the book industry.

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