[looscnnn]

"the other costs in the price are increasing. These costs have been increasing for years and the general customer is not willing to pay more for the product."

What other costs is that? Shipping? They can get competitive bidding going for shipping and keep the price down if not reduce it.

[CSM]

"What other costs is that? Shipping? They can get competitive bidding going for shipping and keep the price down if not reduce it."

Nope, have you ever heard of the Teamsters? Did you hear about the dock strikes last year? The costs I am talking about are the rest of the elements that are in the piece price. Overhead, Capitol, Raw Material, BOM costs, etc.

BTW, dealing with the unions involved in transportation is worse than dealing with the mob!