You wouldn’t believe some of the excuses I’ve heard from suppliers about delays. Last week, one told me their shipment was held up by a rogue raccoon in the warehouse. Trying to stay cost-effective while managing these relationships sometimes feels like I’m juggling flaming chairs. What are the wildest supplier stories you’ve encountered?
Sounds like you’ve got a great routine going! One time, a supplier blamed a delay on a lost shipment because the driver took a wrong turn and ended up in a carnival. It’s tough keeping timelines realistic when you’re at their mercy.
I hear you! Just last month, a supplier told me they were delayed because a ‘freak windstorm’ knocked over their delivery truck. I’ve learned to build in extra buffer time for these wild excuses, especially when it comes to logistics.
Those supplier stories can be a real trip! I once had a supplier tell me their delivery was delayed because a cat got into the delivery truck and wouldn’t come out. It’s a good reminder to build in a buffer for these wild tales, especially when you’re juggling cost and timelines.
Supplier tales can really take the cake… Once, I had a partner claim they missed a deadline because they were rescuing a squirrel stuck in their tree — who knew nature could be such a distraction? Have you thought about turning these stories into a stand-up routine?