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Where Do Publishing Service Providers Add the Most Value?

In the fast-evolving landscape of academic and professional publishing, the value of publishing service providers is often overlooked. Yet, their behind-the-scenes work, including typesetting, copyediting and project management, forms the backbone of high-quality and efficient publishing. These services ensure that content is not only accurate and well-presented but also delivered on time and to international standards. Siliconchips Services Ltd. stands out in this domain, offering end-to-end support that enables publishers to scale globally, maintain academic integrity and uphold editorial excellence. In this episode, we examine how these service providers, particularly Siliconchips Services, contribute immense strategic value across every stage of the publishing process.

Podcast Conversation

  • Speaker A: Welcome back to the podcast. Today’s topic is “Where do publishing service providers add the most value?”
  • Speaker B: It’s such an important area, especially when we think about the invisible backbone of publishing, things like typesetting, copyediting and project management.
  • Speaker A: Absolutely. These aren’t glamorous tasks but they are critical. Typesetting, for instance, ensures that manuscripts are professionally laid out, which directly impacts readability and the reader’s experience.
  • Speaker B: And copyediting? That’s where clarity and precision come in. It’s about improving grammar, checking terminology and maintaining consistency without changing the author’s meaning.
  • Speaker A: Then there’s project management. It’s often underestimated but is key to making sure timelines are met and everyone involved stays on the same page, authors, editors, designers and printers.
  • Speaker B: Beyond the mechanics, service providers help publishing workflows become more efficient. With robust systems and experienced teams they help cut down turnaround time while improving overall quality.
  • Speaker A: That efficiency also supports scalability. Service providers make it possible for small publishers and university presses to operate globally without having to build everything in-house.
  • Speaker B: Yes and they play a key role in maintaining academic integrity, helping with peer review systems, plagiarism checks and editorial ethics.
  • Speaker A: That’s exactly where Siliconchips Services Ltd. brings in real value. From managing end-to-end production workflows to maintaining quality across journals and books, their team works closely with publishers to meet international standards.
  • Speaker B: Their experience with complex typesetting, multilingual content and tight schedules makes them a trusted partner in the academic publishing world.
  • Speaker A: So, when we ask where service providers add the most value, the answer is everywhere. They’re the foundation that holds publishing together.
  • Speaker B: Thanks for listening!
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Conclusion

This podcast shines a light on the essential yet often unnoticed roles that publishing service providers play. Whether through the finesse of typesetting, the rigour of copyediting or the discipline of project management, their expertise enables publishers to deliver excellence consistently. Siliconchips Services Ltd. continues to support academic and professional publishers with scalable, quality-driven and reliable production solutions, making them a pivotal part of the publishing ecosystem.

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Umesh Nair

International Executive with focus on Global Growth -20 years working experience in Germany, Singapore, India,Asia, Middle East, Switzerland, Europe across a cultural multi-functional environment.

Specialties: Business Strategy & International partnerships, Global Alliances network in Startup, Technology,Airlines, Aviation, Travel, online travel, E-commerce Business, Luxury Retail, BPO, b2b, ERP Software BusinessDevelopment – Sales, Go to Market, Growth Specialist, Incubation, Entrepreneur in Residence, Senior ClientPartner, Consulting, Market Research – Coleman Research, Lynk Global, Guidepoint, Insight Alpha, GersonLehrman Group.

Umesh Nair

Mr. Manoj Mehta

Mr. Manoj Mehta, is a Science Graduate and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), practicing as a Chartered Accountant since 1984. He had the great opportunity to complete his article training with M/s. S.V.Ghatalia & Co. (now part of E&Y, one of the big four Consulting Firms in India).

He has got vast experience of 40 years in the profession. His core strength is in the field of Finance, as a Corporate Advisor to public, private and multinational companies in the field of financial planning, raising debt and equity, structuring,  etc. His forte is strategic business and financial planning, compliances, deployment of funds, optimum utilization, budgeting, Preparation and analyzing of qualitative Project feasibility reports, anything and everything related to advising on financial decision making.

He holds trusteeship of a few charitable trust to show his philanthropy side.

He has held leadership roles and has been in the forefront in articulating values and beliefs in a team building approach.

Manoj Mehta

Paul Evans

Dr Paul Evans has a long career in publishing in STM and business sectors since graduating from Oxford University and first working as a computer programmer. He worked for Reed Elsevier in a variety of roles for nearly 25 years (in UK, Netherlands and China) up to, in later years, Senior Vice President at the global headquarters in Amsterdam. He then became Managing Director for SAGE Publishing’s Asia Pacific company at its hub in Singapore for 7 years, doubling its size and performance. Latterly he was for three years Director of Nature Research China with Springer Nature in Shanghai and an adviser to the Chinese government for his industry, and then on return to the UK during Covid he has worked for Maverick Publishing Specialists as a consultant and Charlesworth Publishing Services as Director of Partnerships.

He has also taken a strong interest in education initially as a teacher in Japan, as a lecturer and course leader in Publishing Studies at a Scottish university, and now in working in UK education areas.

Bharath Ramadoss

Head of Production and Operations, has been with Siliconchips since 2015. In his time with us, he has managed a team of dedicated and experienced production team members, both in books, journals development.

A graduate of University of Madras, Bharath has a strong experience in quality, complex workflows in the publishing industry. His skill set includes e-publishing, project and team management, XML and HTML, content development, workflow improvement, and now working closely with technology team and developing various tools and platforms.

He enjoys cricket, and you will find him playing every Saturday.

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Becca Mosher

Becca Mosher, US Editorial Project Manager, helped to develop the Siliconchips editorial department in 2015, and her team continues to grow. A graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and University of Missouri – Columbia, Becca has been in the publishing industry since 2007, where she has specialized in e-book project management, editorial management, and editing in a wide variety of styles at all levels, from proofreading to developmental editing. She is proficient in several languages and adept at client relations.

An avid board gamer, Becca teaches different games at a “Learn to Play” night once a week.

becca

Abhijit Pathre

Abhijit Pathre, our Director of Account Management, manages data, accounts, delivery and operations, and maintains client relationships. He is highly experienced in the technology field and possesses excellent communication and problem-resolution skills; prior to joining Siliconchips Services, he was with Hutchison Global Services, working in 3G, and Goldshield Business Solutions, a UK-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm.

He leads with a humbleness that compels the team to follow his direction. His firm commitment and his vast fifteen-year experience spanning various industries contribute to his essential role as a member of the Siliconchips Services team in India.

Abhijit

Shahid Chowdhary

Shahid Chowdhary began Siliconchips Services in London in September 2010, with one basic idea: to build an organisation committed to value-based leadership and promoting a culture of trust, transparency, integrity and mutual respect.

Shahid received his graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Srinagar and his post-graduate in Marketing and Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai – both leading engineering and business schools in India and he was certified by Baan in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). He has acquired numerous professional qualifications in innovation, strategy and leadership development throughout his career, including Leadership Management Institute (LMI) in the US and Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in London. Over the years he has worked with various multinational companies in India, the US and the UK, including engineering, software development and publishing companies.

Shahid is the driving force behind Siliconchips Services; he focuses on new markets, business development, human resources development and planning for the continued growth of the company. He unites his teams across borders, and encourages a cohesive working community to give our clients a professional and pleasant experience with Siliconchips Services.

Over the weekends, Shahid spends time with his two daughters, practicing martial arts, and volunteering at the stables for his love of horses.

Shahid Chowdhary