Speed of delivery has also increased because dealers want to keep customers out of superstores where they can touch a product and walk out of the door with it. One challenge of same-day delivery is infrastructure. Stocking the right products the ones in such great demand that they turn over fast is the key. Storing them is another important factor. According to Schepps, Swintec strives to maintain the necessary inventory so it can quickly deliver products to dealers who are trying to accommodate customers and stay competitive.
Some companies store products in several warehouses.
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