He said the Y2K bug problem has been an issue with member companies for the past couple of years, and suppliers, retailers, ordering systems and distribution routes are ready.

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ResultSource managed the speaking, book ordering, and distribution of the books for us during the tour.

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So Toyota has spent the last six years revamping its ordering, manufacturing and distribution to make it easier for dealers and customers to make changes right before production.

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American garment makers increasingly offer electronic ordering, automated distribution centres and inventory-management systems tied into those of their customers.

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In India, however, there is no single nationwide retailer serving this market segment, so Essmart is developing an innovative distribution method that makes use of catalogs and online ordering in mom-and-pop shops.

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Dealing with these large chains reduced distribution costs, facilitated efficient ordering practices, allowed the creation of set title lists, and created a coherent network for book signings and literary events that promoted publishers and sellers joint interests.

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This means forward supply partners (from distribution through to end customers) likely went into a panic ordering mode today to increase inventory and put in safety stocks in case some parts go on allocation.

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