Limited offerings, stock outs, short staffing and product delays are part of a providers "new normal"- chasing some items have become on par with seeking "BIG FOOT"- just yesterday it was outdoor space heaters in demand (FYI, we have access)- medical gloves are still and will remain a long term supply challenge, and extended sizes in may garments (in the promo industry) have been tougher to find. As a provider, it is taking more creativity to find suppliers, often from multiple sources, to fulfill orders than actually making the sale.
Now is the time to ensure your product providers are well versed in their industry, have all the tools needed, not to mention financial backing in order to help you face your clients with all that's needed to succeed.
Know we are available to offer any insight or direction, at anytime.
Maybe if we knew Big Foot personally as Darryl, we wouldn't have such a hard time finding him :)