Bertram Books

The Client
Bertram Books is the UK's largest book wholesaler, stocking approximately 250,000 English language titles. Bertrams supplies all retail book outlets, from high street bookstores to Internet suppliers such as Amazon and BOL.com. Bertram Books Ltd. is a privately held company in Norwich, U.K., with annual revenues of more than £100 million.

The Objective
Bertrams wanted to incorporate Internet technologies into its strategies in order to reduce costs and gain a new customer base. It required a system that would enable its clients to check the status of inventory and orders online.

The Solution
Morpheus worked with Bertrams to develop an application that enables its retail customers to send orders directly to its central business machine via the Internet. For ordering via the Internet, XML orders are posted to a web server and Bertrams order processing system generates an immediate response.

Additionally, the web site allows customers around the world to check stock availability and the status of orders. In conjunction with XML, the use of web development tools integrated within the IBM iSeries platform, coupled with the use of Java technologies, enable Bertrams to maximize their existing IT investment whilst taking advantage of the latest Internet technologies.

"What’s been good about working with Morpheus is that you can speak directly with knowledgeable people, who provide a reliable service."

IT Manager
Bertram Books