The distribution of David Irving's books presented ongoing logistical and financial challenges, impacting order fulfillment, international shipping, and inventory management. These challenges were frequently documented in his diaries and emails, reflecting a constant need to adapt to changing circumstances and address inefficiencies in the process.
Book distribution was a recurring concern, impacting finances and requiring significant management. The process involved dealing with pallet dimensions, international shipping (particularly to Finland), padded envelope supplies, and order fulfillment complexities. These issues often required direct intervention and communication with Kathy, who handled much of the operational side.
* 2021: Pallet dimensions were a concern, with deliveries to Slough (UK) being 36” x 44” with a layer depth of four boxes, and the expectation that shipments to Florida would follow the same dimensions. [diary_2021] * 2021: Irving expressed frustration with the "present ordering mess" and a desire for someone to take over for a few weeks. [diary_2021] * 2021: Orders were received overnight, requiring action from Kathy. [diary_2021] * 2023: A request was made to ship one copy of "War Path" to Finland. [diary_2023] * 2023: Padded envelopes were received via UPS, acknowledged with thanks. [diary_2023] * 2023: An order for 500 copies of "Royal Navalese" was placed with Nigel Motchel for delivery to London. [diary_2023] * 2021: Irving mentioned wanting to "take over" from Kathy for a few weeks to resolve the ordering process. [diary_2021]
The challenges remained consistent across the documented years, though the specific issues varied. In 2021, pallet dimensions and the overall ordering system were primary concerns. By 2023, the focus shifted to specific order fulfillment (Finland, Royal Navalese) and managing financial pressures impacting distribution.
* Kathy * Order Fulfillment * Financial Management