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As such, they have the same supply chain management issues as anyone else in the consumer electronics business -- making sure that all the pieces are in place, where they need to be and when required. Sometimes things slip because a supplier can't meet the schedule. Amazon has had similar problems keeping the Kindle in stock. You can't make finished devices if you can't get the parts. I expect glitches like this, and don't take them personally when they occur. The best I hope for from a vendor is keeping me informed of progress, and telling me if supply chain issues will affect delivery dates. ______ Dennis |
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It doesnt matter who makes those covers. The order was supposed to be sent out middle May if i remember correctly. To be unable to supply 60 covers in two months is unbelievable. They look like this:
![]() A bunch of interns could have manufactured those in half that time. Last edited by Calamity; 07-12-2008 at 04:06 PM. |
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It matters if they can't do it...
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Depends on how big the supplier is, and what other commitments they have. I'm not a leather worker, and can't comment on how long it should take or how complex it is, but I suspect it's not as simple as you may wish. If it were, the problem might not exist. ______ Dennis |
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Take a look at how many small gadgets have leather pouches and cases, calenders with leather covers, and so on. Leather is everywhere. It definitely does not take that amount of time to make those cases. Besides, since the specs for the cases are available, why not place a order at another company if the first one cant meet supply?
This is a bit like being unable to ship a laptop because the company is out of power cords. Last edited by Calamity; 07-12-2008 at 04:36 PM. |
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Bullpatties! Big, warm, stinking bullpatties! First, softcover cases aren't something that can be "pulled from the shelves". They have to be custom designed. If the "new" manufacturer ships out softcovers that are 3mm too wide and 2mm too deep, the Cybooks could well fall out - breaking. So the new manufacturer has to design the cases, test for fit, get the design approved, finalize cutting patterns... All this takes time. More time than just waiting for the current cover manufacturer to finish working a batch into the schedule - and there's no doubt in my mind that the Bookeen softcovers are just one of many jobs being handled. Derek |
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But anyway, I might be wrong, I might be overreacting. When I get the cybook I will probably forget about this anyway. ![]() |
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Or do you really believe Apple shares it's iPhone secrets with LG??? (Which is about what you're suggesting vis-a-vis the Cybook softcover.) Derek |
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Why are you defending Bookeen anyway? Im not attacking NAEB, I think you guys are doing a good job. To use the products from your example, do you think that LG or Apple would ship an order of 60 phones 2 months behind schedule because of covers? Last edited by Calamity; 07-13-2008 at 09:09 AM. |
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Has NAEB yet made enough profit that they can order some Gen3s to have in stock even without a bulk order?
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I believe that NAEB are "non profit-making", Jon.
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I placed my order 2 months back and have reordered once. And yes, it takes time but is definitely worth to wait.
The support of NAEB has been always good to me. I get instant response everytime I have questions. BTW, it is good to hear that the second half shippment is coming soon. Thanks & Regards, David |
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I think at this point you have made enough orders with Bookeen to get some terms with them. If they gave you net 30 or even maybe net 15 you would be able to keep some in stock... I think this would increase orders too... since most people in the "internet age" don't want to wait possibly up to a month for something that they order. Also, just because your not for profit doesn't mean you can't sell for more than your costs to have some operating assets. Once your there it might be easier to get lines of credits, better merchant account deals, etc. Doesn't non-profit only mean that you roll 100% of the money back into the company? BOb |
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PilotBob,
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