One big part of the reason is this: each supplier tries to incentivize us to order larger amounts from them, either by making us order a range of products instead of just flower, or by giving us discounts or waiving delivery fees if the order is big enough. #
The result of that is to create a limit on the number of suppliers we can afford to deal with. #
We might be able to increase profitability by reducing the number of suppliers and increasing the order size.#
But I feel like it shouldn't have to be this way. It reminds me of that problem in a forest where each tree tries to grow as tall as it can to grab as much sunlight as it can, but because all the trees do it, the net result is that they all suffer.#
One big part of the reason is this: each supplier tries to incentivize us to order larger amounts from them, either by making us order a range of products instead of just flower, or by giving us discounts or waiving delivery fees if the order is big enough. #
The result of that is to create a limit on the number of suppliers we can afford to deal with. #
We might be able to increase profitability by reducing the number of suppliers and increasing the order size.#
But I feel like it shouldn't have to be this way. It reminds me of that problem in a forest where each tree tries to grow as tall as it can to grab as much sunlight as it can, but because all the trees do it, the net result is that they all suffer.#