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To: Utah Girl
The answer: Not much.

Blame it on Just-In-Time inventory. Lots of stores have very small stock rooms anymore. JIT doesn't work when there are problems in the supply chain.

/john

226 posted on 02/19/2003 5:52:15 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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To: JRandomFreeper
Produce is only allowed to order enough for three days...So if something comes in today....it is to be out of the backroom by Friday.
229 posted on 02/19/2003 5:56:25 PM PST by Dog
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To: JRandomFreeper
You got that right...our warehouse in Baltimore was buried under 26" of snow.....so the chain broke..:-)
230 posted on 02/19/2003 5:58:21 PM PST by Dog
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To: JRandomFreeper
I'm arguing via Instant Messenger with a developer about IP. Such fun. :(
234 posted on 02/19/2003 6:18:35 PM PST by Utah Girl
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