Brainerd, MN – Sheridan, a leading provider of print and publishing solutions, announced the launch of Digital Select™, its proprietary next-generation print-on-demand (POD) solution designed to give publishers greater flexibility in short-run and ultra-short-run production.
Powered by Sheridan Select™, Sheridan’s proprietary automated central print management system, Digital Select™ enables publishers to print from 1 to 2,500 copies with expedited turnaround times, professional-grade quality, and dedicated service support.
As publishers continue shifting toward zero-inventory and digital-first strategies, the need for flexible, reliable short-run production has grown. Digital Select addresses that need by allowing publishers to print exactly what they need, when they need it — reducing warehousing costs, minimizing forecasting risk, and keeping titles continuously available.
“Publishers today need more than traditional print-on-demand — they need smarter flexibility,” said Ashley Gordon, VP of Digital Print Solutions at Sheridan. “Digital Select enables our customers to move seamlessly from a single copy to short digital runs of up to 2,500 while maintaining the quality, consistency, and hands-on support Sheridan is known for. It gives them the confidence to reduce inventory, respond quickly to demand, and simplify their print strategy.”
Titles are imported into Sheridan Select, where they become available for ordering at any time through an intuitive web-to-print portal or through integrated, rules-based automation. Books and journals are produced on Sheridan’s state-of-the-art digital presses with defined specifications to ensure consistency from one printing to the next. Turnaround times are as fast as three to five working days for smaller quantities and up to ten working days for runs approaching 2,500 copies.
Digital Select builds upon Sheridan’s established POD foundation while expanding capabilities to support a broader range of publishing needs — including first printings, reprints, backlist management, conference quantities, online-only titles, and automated eCommerce fulfillment.
With the launch of Digital Select, Sheridan reaffirms its leadership in short-run digital print, delivering a scalable solution that helps publishers streamline operations while maximizing title availability and sales opportunities.
