Picture this: It is 2019. You set your picture this: It is 2019. You set your clock, run your queues, send out orders, and move on. Fast forward to 2022 and that is no longer the case. Most products require many different pieces or parts. And if even one of those parts is missing, broken, delayed in shipping, delayed in production, etc., the whole project can end up being late.
What happened to JIT, Safety Stock, Kanban -- COVID happened. Our
new reality is not SAFE! Our new reality is not Comfortable! Our new reality IS
HARSH.
To protect your customers,
HONESTY must be at the forefront of all dealings. The news is the news. It may
not be good, and it may change tomorrow - but you must be willing to be honest.
So, tell the vendors/customers, "I will be out of parts on this date." Just be sure that is really when you will be
out of parts. Do not pad it. See how they can help you. Most people are willing
to help. Some people will even give you the answer.lock, run your queues, send out orders, and move on. Fast forward to
2022 and that is no longer the case. Most products require many different pieces
or parts. And if even one of those parts is missing, broken, delayed in
shipping, delayed in production, etc., the whole project can end up being late.