Boston Quote by Stephen Elop
“When you went into a Boston Chicken and ordered quarter-chicken, white, with mash and corn, when that was rung up, that would signal all the way along the supply chain the need for more potatoes to be put on a truck a thousand miles away,”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2009, Microsoft CEO Talk
Ordering a chicken triggers a complex supply chain response for potatoes.
In simple terms: Simple orders affect global logistics.
Key Takeaway
Consider downstream impacts of choices.
Themes
supply chain
logistics
interdependence
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
business
educational
When to use this quote
- restaurant ordering
- retail stocking
- transport planning
Key Concepts
inventory management
global trade
food industry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can businesses streamline supply chains?
- What are hidden costs of small orders?
A Different Perspective
Supply chain complexity can cause delays and waste.
![“It was when Boston invited us to do a parade one November, and I was the only [Star Wars] cast member skeptical of the willingness of people to come out to see us five actors drive by in antique cars in the Boston rain. Well, it was the first time I really understood the show's popularity.” quote by John Ratzenberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/098/john-ratzenberger-11869_actors_it-was-when-boston-invited-us-to-do-a-pa_67396.jpg)
