Stock Request
Overview
| Customer Type | |
| Communication Channel | |
| Purpose |
The purpose of this procedure is to respond to a distributor request for restocking. |
Steps: Asterism Books
- Our US distributor Asterism Books periodically sends out new stock requests to our email address info@punctumbooks.com with the title "New Stock Request from Asterism."
- The email contains a URL to the Stock Request on their platform listing the publications titles and amounts.
- Go into the backend of Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and send out the requested author copies to Asterism, using the mailing address provided in the Stock Request.
- Mark the shipment date on the Stock Request.
Steps: YBP
- Our academic library distributor YBP periodically sends out new stock requests to our email address info@punctumbooks.com with the title "YBP Book Order."
- The emails contains a PDF with the Purchase Order.
- Go into the backend of Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and send out the requested author copies to YBP, using the mailing address provided in the Purchase Order.
Make sure the PO number is added to shipping address by editing the existing entry in the KDP address book.
- Create an invoice to YBP with the Purchase Order number and 40% discount.
- Send the invoice URL to ap@ybp.com with the Purchase Order number in the subject.
Additional Information
Document Control
| Document ID | ISRM-SR-001 |
| Document Owner | Vincent |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Last Date of Change | October 2, 2025 |
| Next Review Due Date | |
| Version & Change Tracking |
1.0: Document creation 1.1: Added section Steps: YBP |