Richard Brown wrote:
>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
>>>
Lost sales only work on the dealer level. Nissan does not provide for
lost sales and does not backorder parts if they have no plans on
reproducing them. Thus, there is no permanent backorder ability as all
orders on non manufactuered parts are immediatly canceled.
Charlie B.
66 411
69 2000
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