Well, way back in the 70's a company called NICS (later became part of ADP
Dealer Services) could keep a count of 'Lost Sales'. These were factored
into the demand for parts to calculate suggested ordering quantities. I
reckon any new fangled forecasting systems would do the same. Lets all
start asking for windshields. :)
Richard
1 67
2 68's
1 69
none running
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Zubkoff" <zubkoff@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Eric A. Isaacson" <eric.isaacson@jbtool.com>; "datsun roadster"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: New Nissan windshields - the quest for info
> Sadly, Nissan has put in place a Parts Ordering
> process/culture which does not attempt to understand
> the demand for parts that aren't in stock (like
> windshields).
>
> I tried to purchase a short windshield through Nissan
> 3 months ago at three different dealers. Each told me
> that they were not in stock, and therefore they were
> NLA. Courtesy Nissan told me that they contacted
> Japan, but they were also NLA.
>
> Thus, non of the dealers were able/willing to put them
> on permanent backorder. So...How the heck is Nissan
> Parts even supposed to know that the part is needed if
> they are unwilling to even take the order?
>
> Any Nissan parts managers on the list that can field
> this question?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan Zubkoff
> San Mateo, CA
>
>
>
> --- "Eric A. Isaacson" <eric.isaacson@jbtool.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > Since my 9 month wait for a broken windshield
> > debacle from a few weeks
> > ago at another Nissan dealer, I have been in contact
> > with my excellent
> > local Nissan parts manager who is pursuing Roadster
> > windshield
> > availability with a parts procurement manager in the
> > Nissan offices in
> > Chicago. The manager in Chicago is not aware that
> > the windshields have
> > been discontinued (initial response). Nissan would
> > rather we buy their
> > OEM glass than aftermarket.
> >
> > I cannot wait another 9 months for a windshield and
> > hope the next one
> > isn't broken. After expressing the real need for
> > windshields, I hope to
> > have some real information in the next few days
> > including actual
> > availability and estimated delivery times.
> >
> > Aftermarket may be the our best option to "ensure"
> > reliable availability
> > as many of you have already concluded.
> >
> > Take care,
> >
> > Eric A. Isaacson
> > Fort Wayne, Indiana
> > 1968 Datsun 1600 Sports
> > 1978 Datsun 280Z
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