is you must often deal with extensive lead times and face the risks associated with long-distance shipping. A lot can happen in the 40-50 days you are waiting for your shipment to arrive. And once it's in transit in the middle of the ocean, you cannot send it back.
Demand can change before products are delivered, resulting in surplus or insufficient inventory when goods are delivered. Trouble at sea can delay expected delivery dates, while customs clearance issues can add unexpected costs or delays in transit.