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Re:Hope you reserved your iPad. Apple just ran out. by sdurkin on Saturday March 27, 2010 @06:38PM (#1223819)
It's also almost like it would be logistically inefficient to stockpile enough product ensure 100% availability on launch day.
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Re:Hope you reserved your iPad. Apple just ran out. by georgekv on Saturday March 27, 2010 @06:42PM (#1223830)
Just-in-time inventory?
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Re:Hope you reserved your iPad. Apple just ran out. by wmf on Saturday March 27, 2010 @07:36PM (#1223906)
Handling massive spikes in JIT manufacturing sounds really difficult.
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Re:Hope you reserved your iPad. Apple just ran out. by johnwh on Sunday March 28, 2010 @12:17AM (#1224201)
Not particularly, JIT is based on proper forecasting, something difficult to do with new products (especially form Apple's standpoint). It is more appropriate with established products, which may have spikes in their demand (iPods get bought more during Christmas).
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