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The leading 3PL for publishers & educational brands for 50 years.

 
Since 1976, PBD has partnered with publishers of all sizes to deliver books, curriculum kits, and educational materials with accuracy, speed, and care. From single textbook shipments to nationwide retail distribution, we provide the fulfillment solutions that keep your titles moving.

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Built on Books: 50 Years and Counting...

PBD started in 1976 as Professional Book Distributors, serving insurance companies and educational publishers from a kitchen table. Nearly 50 years later, publishing remains at the heart of who we are.

We’ve grown to five facilities across the U.S., but our roots and expertise in books and educational products remain unmatched. We understand that every publisher has unique needs. That’s why we provide flexible fulfillment solutions tailored to your business model.

 

  • DTC, B2B & Retail Distribution: Same-day shipping for e-commerce along with seamless compliance with bookstores, distributors, schools, libraries and retailers. Small parcel, multi parcel, LTL white glove service to schools.

  • Value-Add Services (VAS): Kit building, shrink wrapping, code card inserts, relabeling and more! These extras ensure your products are delivered complete, accurate and brand-ready!

  • Seasonal Expertise & Scalability: Publishing demand is often tied to the academic calendar. Our flexible labor model and experienced operations team allow us to scale efficiently during peak seasons without sacrificing accuracy or service.

  • Cost-Effective Shipping: Through strategic facility placement and freight brokerage support, we help publishers reduce shipping costs while maintaining reliable delivery timelines. The average PBD client saves 20% in freight when making the switch!

  • Strategic Partner + Dedicated Support: Each client is assigned an account manager along with a support team who understands your operation and provides hands-on support across every aspect of fulfillment. No waiting in a call que, rotating contacts. Just consistent, reliable support 24/7.

  • Seamless Integration: Seamless, pre-built integration with over 150 shopping carts, marketplaces and CRMs.

Ship Fast, Scale Faster!

Same-Day Shipping & 2-Day Delivery

Delight your customers with reliable, fast shipping options and customized packaging solutions.

  • 99% of all standard orders received by 3:00 pm local time shipped same day & 100% by following business day.
  • PBD's nationwide footprint allows 1 to 2 day ground shipping to most U.S. cities while reducing shipping costs.
  • At PBD, customer experience is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it's gift messaging, promotional inserts, custom packaging or branded stickers, we provide personalized touches that make your brand stand out.
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Advanced Technology & Reporting Solutions

Our advanced dashboard and reporting tools provide transparency and 24/7 access for your team to stay in control as your business scales.

  • Real-time inventory and order visibility

  • Reporting on inventory, orders, and shipping performance

  • Tracking information for customers and internal teams

  • Insights to support forecasting and replenishment planning

Your All-in-One 3PL Fulfillment Partner

See why 100s of brands across all industries trust PBD Worldwide as their full-service logistics partner.

We serve 100s brands of across all industries.

Fulfillment solutions built to support brands across nearly all industries and categories, including:

  Health & Supplement
  Publishers & Books/Media
  Associations & Nonprofits
  Apparel & Accessories
  Sporting Goods & Equipment
  Toys & Games
  Faith-Based Organizations
  Baby Products
  Pet Products
  Home Goods
  Watersports

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PBD Worldwide — The #1 trusted fulfillment partner for growing businesses since 1976.