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Re: What COTS parts would you like to see?
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Originally Posted by roboruler
That is very difficult for suppliers, it is almost a gamble, as they have to buy or fabricate parts in advance, and if they are not useful for a particular season then that is a huge burden on them. A way around it is to get certain suppliers like Andymark and Vex in the loop in terms of the season so they can plan ahead, but it is really not ideal at all.
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What about the AndyMark tank treads? That must have been the best gamble they ever had for they only came out about a month prior to kickoff. I do feel that suppliers should be in the loop so they can prepare their inventory for the influx of purchasing specific parts.
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