I am now confused. I have never been told about different part numbers for different sized boxes. Should this be in my parts and price list?
Doungsamon say she does not have 150 units and they will have to come from Finland. I have quoted my customer including freight from Thailand and my lead time is 2-3 weeks from placement of order. This will not work for me as my freight costs will go up and I will not meet my customers lead time to proceed with his blend of grease that is planned to be manufactured and go into fluid bag. Fuchs have already stopped producing a one line of grease into 108kg drums and have proceeded to set up to commence using fluid at the customers site and at Fuchs blending plant.
Last week I ordered 600 outer bags to only be told they could not be sent because of holidays, I was not told of holidays before beforehand otherwise we could of made a decision and order before the holidays and sent via sea freight not air. By the time the goods arrived and cleared customs they were 5 days later than we needed them thus as result cost me money in processing our order. Now I have another issue with the supply of goods again. 150 units is not a large number of units. It has taken me 14 months to get Fuchs over the line and it has cost me a lot of time and money. The lead time out of Finland to supply 150 inner bags will not be acceptable for my customer.