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PRISME (book packages bundling platform)

The French Book Chain uses a single logistics platform called Prisme where all the packages of books to be delivered to bookstores out of Paris, Belgium and in Luxembourg are gathered and sorted out. This allows bundling the flows of books to bookstores as well as returns, as therefore lowering shipping fees and contributing to a cleaner environment. It is currently used by 350 publishers/ distributors and 2500 booskellers.

Type of project: Best practice, Tool
Sector: Trade, Education, Academic
Lead organization: The French Book Chain committee (Commission de Liaison Interprofessionnelle du Livre – CLIL)
Link: https://www.syndicat-librairie.fr/prisme_
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Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 9 – Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureIPA SDG – Goal No 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities