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An award-winning international medical and science publisher serving healthcare professionals and students for over 125 years. Known for its didactic excellence, the client publishes high-quality books, journals, and electronic products in fields like neurosurgery, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, radiology, complementary and alternative medicine, audiology, and speech-language pathology. Their contributions support the latest advancements in clinical practice, research findings, and medical education globally.
Project Requirements
The client needed a partner to handle complex German-language journal content, characterized by a combination of figures, schemes, part figures, and large tables.
Key challenges included:
- Partially structured manuscripts that required structuring and styling
- Fast and ultra-fast turnaround times (24 hours to 5 days per article).
- Management of peak workloads during European working hours.
- Handling article and issue-level transactions via Print PDFs, with final delivery in XML format.
MPS implemented a customized, collaborative approach to meet the client’s complex requirements:
 Custom Automation and Native-Language Expertise:
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 Multilingual Content Management:
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 Strong Collaboration and Scalable Project Management:
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Transition
200 journals
within 10 months
Project plan tracked via
Gantt chart
with regular stakeholder updates
Overall Impact & Success
Through a dedicated approach and technology-driven innovation, MPS successfully managed complex German-language journal production while enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
Key highlights include:
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Consistent high-quality product delivery aligned with strict linguistic and structural guidelines.
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Significant turnaround time reduction from manuscript receipt to final delivery.
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Process innovations allowed MPS to pass efficiency benefits directly to the client.
The success of this project resulted in a major expansion of responsibilities, from initially handling 5 journals to now managing 25 journals. Regular feedback loops and collaboration ensured sustained quality improvements and a strong, long-term partnership.
The implementation of these solutions yielded significant benefits: