PRHI, Simon & Schuster join hands for logistics

This collaboration marks a significant partnership between two leading international trade publishers, setting a new benchmark for operational excellence and collaboration within the publishing ecosystem. 

This partnership represents a significant step in PRHI’s ambition to grow its third-party logistics (3PL) business, as the company expands its capabilities beyond publishing into integrated supply chain solutions for the wider industry. PRHI has previously managed similar operations for Pearson, and this collaboration further strengthens its position as a trusted logistics partner.

At the core of this offering is PRHI’s state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Dasna, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 145,000 square feet, the warehouse has a storage capacity of over 12 million units and the capability to ship close to 2.5 million units per month. 

Currently handling approximately 15 million units annually, the facility is designed to scale further in line with growing demand. PRHI remains the only international trade publisher in India to operate its own warehousing infrastructure. Built to international standards, the facility enables greater efficiency, faster turnaround times, and improved service reliability for both retail partners and end consumers.

The partnership is expected to deliver significant efficiencies for both organisations through economies of scale, consolidated shipments, and faster speed to market. The transition has been supported by close collaboration between both organisations, including the Penguin Random House India team comprising Ajay Joshi, Sheetal Luthra, and Saurabh Pratap, along with the Simon & Schuster India team comprising Richie Maheshwary, Prakash Behura, and Ankita Agarwal.

Amit Abrol, CFO and SVP, operations and technology, Penguin Random House India, said, “This partnership marks an important step in our journey to build a scalable and future-ready supply chain for the publishing industry. With our investment in world-class warehousing and logistics infrastructure, we are uniquely positioned to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions that combine scale, efficiency and reliability. Collaborating with Simon & Schuster allows us to extend these capabilities to a global publishing partner, while also strengthening our ambition to grow our third-party logistics business as a key strategic vertical for Penguin Random House India.”

Sanjiv Gupta, managing director, Simon & Schuster India, said, “We are delighted to partner with Penguin Random House India in what is a significant collaboration in the Indian publishing industry. As we continue to grow our presence in the market, it is critical for us to have a robust, scalable, and efficient supply chain. PRHI’s state-of-the-art warehousing infrastructure and proven operational expertise give us great confidence in delivering faster and more reliable service to our customers and partners. We look forward to building a strong and successful relationship together.”