Specification & procurement desk

Eight indexed services, written as specifications.

Leuchtturm1917 is structured as a catalog desk, not a sales floor. Each service below is a documented workflow with stated inputs, deliverables and service-level targets — legible enough to drop into a master services agreement.

01

Catalog Builder & SKU Matrix Filtering

Five-axis filter across 12,400 indexed Leuchtturm1917 SKUs: size (A4+/A5/A6/B5/B6+), cover finish (Hardcover, Softcover, Master Classic, Master Slim, Outlook), ruling (dotted, lined, squared, plain, weekly planner), color line (anthracite, port red, fjord, etc.) and MOQ tier. Output: structured spec sheet, exportable to CSV / XLS / PDF or pushed to your punchout endpoint.

Delivers: filtered SKU list with EAN-13, case pack, net weight, FSC and ISO references. SLA: real-time.

02

RFP Coordination & Spec-Sheet Drafting

Submit an RFP through the catalog desk; the relevant category manager prepares a written response covering line-item pricing, MOQ ladders, lead-time tiers, FOB / DDP / EXW splits, and required compliance overlays. Multi-line packages consolidated into a single bid document.

Delivers: signed spec sheet, indicative pricing, lead-time matrix. SLA: 48 business hours to acknowledgement, 5 business days to full quote.

03

EDI / Punchout Integration (OCI & cXML)

Handshake against your procurement platform — SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle iProcurement, GEP SMART or in-house OCI / cXML endpoints. Sandbox catalog round-trip validated before production cutover. Standardised SKU mapping aligned to your internal commodity codes.

Delivers: validated punchout endpoint, mapped EDI 850 / 855 / 856 / 810 transactions. SLA: integration within 4-6 weeks.

04

Custom Debossing & Edge Print for Corporate Gifting

Single-position blind debossing on hardcover front, with sample proof PDF delivered within five working days. Edge print available in four metallic stocks. Minimum order quantity 144 units per cover line. Standard turnaround twelve working days from artwork approval.

Delivers: artwork proof, production sample, batch shipment. SLA: 12 working days standard, 7 working days expedited.

05

Archival Paper Allocation (ISO 11798 Audit Lines)

Reserved allocation on the 80gsm and 120gsm acid-free, ink-proof paper used across Master Classic, Master Slim and Edition 120g lines. Each lot audited to ISO 11798 for legal, government and higher-education buyers who require demonstrable archival lifespan documentation.

Delivers: certificate of analysis per shipment, ISO 11798 line item on packing list. SLA: 4-week notice for reserved tonnage.

06

Sample Lot Despatch & Buyer-Code Provisioning

Up to six SKUs per sample lot despatched at no charge against a verified buyer code. Includes spec sheet, paper grade reference card, and a structured feedback form so the catalog desk can prepare alternative SKUs if a specification fails internal QC.

Delivers: physical sample carton, spec reference, feedback channel. SLA: 7 business days despatch from buyer-code activation.

07

Education & Higher-Ed Allocation Programs

Per-term allocation of A5 dotted, A5 ruled and B5 lined notebook SKUs against an institutional purchase plan. Master Slim ledgers reserved for research-lab and registrar use cases. Edge-band-coded SKUs available for K-12 multi-school district orders.

Delivers: termly shipping schedule, district-coded labels. SLA: locked allocation 8 weeks ahead of term start.

08

Specification Helpdesk for Fountain-Pen-Friendly Paper

Written guidance on which Leuchtturm1917 SKUs accept which ink classes. Test reports cover bleed-through, feathering and dry-time on the 80gsm classic stock and the 120gsm Edition stock against ten reference inks. Designed for premium retail and corporate gifting buyers fielding end-user questions.

Delivers: PDF report, retailer-facing FAQ pack. SLA: response within 5 business days.

Eight services. One catalog desk.

Specify your requirement, the routing happens within 48 hours.