Demand Quote by Greg Thain
““some items are difficult for the consumer to stock for very long. Depending on food habits, bread, milk, fruit, salad, vegetables, fish and meat may demand purchase several times a week, and so an out-of-stock can be hugely inconvenient and irritating.””
About This Quote
Source Report: Retail Supply Chain Study, 2018
Stock shortages of perishable foods cause significant inconvenience and irritation for consumers due to frequent purchasing needs.
In simple terms: Out‑of‑stock items frustrate shoppers, especially staples.
Improve inventory management to reduce shortages.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant kitchens
- meal planning
- online ordering
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can retailers predict demand more accurately?
- What alternatives do consumers have when items are unavailable?
Balancing stock levels with waste reduction is challenging for retailers.