Rob wrote: > JIT production flow can only work if the distribution chain runs as well as the > production chain and vice versa. Clearly this is not the case with Pentax at > the moment. They need to pre-produce as they aren't meeting demand. They might > as well just shut shop now if they are going to continue like this, they'll > lose less money in the end.
True, but this seem to be a problem in the US and Australia and nowhere(?) else. In this part of the world theres no problem with distribution or getting stuff provided it is still avaiable. The distribution channels seem excellent; my 600mm lens was delivered by overnight express mail from Pentax headquarters in Belgium directly to my door. P�l
