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Originally Posted by novanutcase
Unfortunately, dealers/distributors/middlemen are a necessary evil when you're trying to get the word out on your product. Without them many manufacturers would have to charge much higher prices as the volume sales that they enjoy from this sales force structure helps keep their pricing competitive through mass manufacturing. Without them they would not have the exposure they need to make it feasible to manufacture on that large a scale.
Keep in mind that even manufacturers are beholden to their raw materials/parts suppliers. If their suppliers are not able to deliver the parts needed for whatever end product the manufacturer is producing then they are, in effect, in the same boat as their dealers in terms of being able to deliver on time. That being said, to try and run a business with a supply chain that only has one supplier in that respective category is just asking for the problems that we are seeing. This is where management is at fault as they are not doing their jobs correctly. ALWAYS have a back up plan!
So true! I know how you feel as this has happened to me also! Still waiting on some parts I paid for to be shipped to me.........
John
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Actually, the good news for me is that it never happened... I found the right shop the first time...So I cannot imagine having that happen to me..Mine went like clockwork form A arms to wheels...
In fact , the shop I am at , does many do overs that someone else did not do right..
So, that is why the guy is crazy busy because of repeat customers and referrals. quality work and honesty.
But I feel for you guys...
