Abstract: A process simulation step supports manual artwork development planning for manual artwork development through simulation of processes from manual preparation request to delivery based on information entered by the requesting side. A preparation request step transmits a manual preparation request prepared by the requesting side to the developing side. A process management step accepts the preparation request, acquires an assigned number, and provides the progress status of processes from draft forwarding to artwork development and bookbinding in a visible manner on the developing side. An artwork development step prepares artwork by way of receipt of draft from the requesting side, and editing, proofreading and technical check on the developing and requesting sides. A bookbinding/distribution step handles manual bookbinding and/or recording to an electronified medium based on the prepared artwork.