Originally Posted by
wphamilton
Has anyone attempted shared inventory management, or common fulfillment centers? Are distribution agreements still so restrictive as to impede it?
In the US, at least, you still see strong influence of QBP being the 800 lb gorilla - there aren't many other outfits bringing stuff in to the country, so they have a strong distribution position. They might be a slightly skinnier gorilla with the recent change in Shimano import and distribution, but for most shops, "let me order that for you" still equals "I'll call up QBP."