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12 (Work) Days of Christmas

My Supplier Said to Me: Just in Time Delivery?

On the ninth (work) day of Christmas my supplier said to me “We are working on it, but when do you REALLY need that Just in Time delivery?” The answer to the question in the title is, of course, Just in

December 18, 2020

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12 (Work) Days of Christmas

My Supplier Said to Me: I’m Out of Office Next Week

On the eighth (work) day of Christmas my supplier said to me “I’m out of office all next week. Could we wait till I’m back in the office to have this conversation?” A sure-fire way to experience a quality issue

December 17, 2020

12 (Work) Days of Christmas

My Supplier Said to Me: Uh, We Just Finished That Batch

On the seventh (work) day of Christmas my supplier said to me “We just finished that batch. I’ll have to start a new one to make that change.” You just want to issue a quick change-order, but you’re too late.

December 16, 2020

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