The new “what did you do to your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVIII

JLarson · 11-24-2020, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

If it works it works

I have PD2 updated and ready to roll if you want to try to get a game together over the long weekend. I haven't played in 5 years but i know how to follow orders and carry bags

I'll set up a PD channel in my discord https://discord.gg/bVA5BedN That's good for 24 hours or PM me on steam for a new link

What's your steam name? If you guys don't mind a terrible n00b, I could hop in at some points!

jwick · 11-24-2020, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

It's my Thursday. Almost done the week!

My company had a planned shutdown in December for Christmas/New Years. Just got word that one of our big customers is ramping one of their projects. The order quantity for the entire month just doubled. I don't think that shutdown is going to happen any more.

Way better than them canceling their planned orders. More work is always better than no work.

BettyZ · 11-24-2020, 07:55 AM

Morning itcheZ! First snow of the year here. Pup lost her mind, attacking the accumulation.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Zoren 370 · 11-24-2020, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

its only tuesday kin folk

He just want an excuse to hump you EW!

sx moneypit · 11-24-2020, 08:08 AM

Good morning everyone!

Looks like i will be very busy today and tomorrow getting cars and trucks ready for travel.

Have a great day gentlemen.

JLarson · 11-24-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Way better than them canceling their planned orders. More work is always better than no work.

I generally agree with this statement, and since I had planned to work during that time frame anyway, no impact to me. Some of our personnel will be feeling it though.

In specific, this customer concerns me. They've continued to work outside of their existing system (using spreadsheets to manage instead of a forecast system), and they've blind sided us with immense short lead-time orders on several occasions. When we've communicated some level of difficulty in meeting the need-by date, they escalate until we've got a senior executive putting pressure on us to perform heroics.

I also suspect that since they've ordered large quantities of several parts of their system, they will abruptly (and with shortened lead time) realize they forgot to place orders for the rest, and need everything yesterday. This may go from a "we plan to close during these days" to "you will all be putting in 80 hours this week" and I am concerned my company will be killed by its own success, and by the lack of preparation on the part of our customer.

FPenvy · 11-24-2020, 08:40 AM

morning

madwi · 11-24-2020, 08:46 AM

Almost bed time and I cant wait.

Spooler · 11-24-2020, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I generally agree with this statement, and since I had planned to work during that time frame anyway, no impact to me. Some of our personnel will be feeling it though.

In specific, this customer concerns me. They've continued to work outside of their existing system (using spreadsheets to manage instead of a forecast system), and they've blind sided us with immense short lead-time orders on several occasions. When we've communicated some level of difficulty in meeting the need-by date, they escalate until we've got a senior executive putting pressure on us to perform heroics.

I also suspect that since they've ordered large quantities of several parts of their system, they will abruptly (and with shortened lead time) realize they forgot to place orders for the rest, and need everything yesterday. This may go from a "we plan to close during these days" to "you will all be putting in 80 hours this week" and I am concerned my company will be killed by its own success, and by the lack of preparation on the part of our customer.

You have to be flexible to be successful these days. Sometimes it sucks but overall it is for the better.

Rusty · 11-24-2020, 09:16 AM

I'z up.

It's foggy with frost.

Nice combination.

Sitting in the Jeep dealership. Had to take the Grand Cherokee in. The CEL is on and the check gas cap light is on. Both related. Plus the sunroof is acting up.

Rusty · 11-24-2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I generally agree with this statement, and since I had planned to work during that time frame anyway, no impact to me. Some of our personnel will be feeling it though.

In specific, this customer concerns me. They've continued to work outside of their existing system (using spreadsheets to manage instead of a forecast system), and they've blind sided us with immense short lead-time orders on several occasions. When we've communicated some level of difficulty in meeting the need-by date, they escalate until we've got a senior executive putting pressure on us to perform heroics.

I also suspect that since they've ordered large quantities of several parts of their system, they will abruptly (and with shortened lead time) realize they forgot to place orders for the rest, and need everything yesterday. This may go from a "we plan to close during these days" to "you will all be putting in 80 hours this week" and I am concerned my company will be killed by its own success, and by the lack of preparation on the part of our customer.

When I worked at Elliott. We had customers that would leave stuff sit for a year. Then all of a sudden wanted it done. Spent a lot of time working 12 hour days with no days off for weeks at a time. It was feast or starve.

JLarson · 11-24-2020, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

You have to be flexible to be successful these days. Sometimes it sucks but overall it is for the better.

True. I'll take the weight of responsibility and occasional worry over unemployment any day!

old guy · 11-24-2020, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I generally agree with this statement, and since I had planned to work during that time frame anyway, no impact to me. Some of our personnel will be feeling it though.

In specific, this customer concerns me. They've continued to work outside of their existing system (using spreadsheets to manage instead of a forecast system), and they've blind sided us with immense short lead-time orders on several occasions. When we've communicated some level of difficulty in meeting the need-by date, they escalate until we've got a senior executive putting pressure on us to perform heroics.

I also suspect that since they've ordered large quantities of several parts of their system, they will abruptly (and with shortened lead time) realize they forgot to place orders for the rest, and need everything yesterday. This may go from a "we plan to close during these days" to "you will all be putting in 80 hours this week" and I am concerned my company will be killed by its own success, and by the lack of preparation on the part of our customer.

With everything that’s going on I’m sure most everyone at the shop was looking forward to some down time and enjoying the family and the holidays. I remember similar situations when I worked production, and canceling planned down time during the holidays was just a bummer, then add the state of politics and Covid...... just saying, ( minus the Covid ) been there, done that. Even though the money was great, wasn’t a fun time.
Folks just need time to decompress
And from my personal experience the people who made the decisions all were able to enjoy their holidays and family.
It still eats at me 23yrs. later

Leingod · 11-24-2020, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

What's your steam name? If you guys don't mind a terrible n00b, I could hop in at some points!

-zs-carpenter

Madwi

You are already friends with me

old guy · 11-24-2020, 09:35 AM

Rusty,
How’d that test turn out ? I’m just assuming it was negative since you’re at the dealership.

11-24-2020, 07:55 AM	#6693 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Morning itcheZ! First snow of the year here. Pup lost her mind, attacking the accumulation. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk God-Speed, JARblue, Rusty and 8 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

11-24-2020, 08:08 AM	#6695 (permalink)
sx moneypit Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 67 Posts: 3,335 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684371	Good morning everyone!Looks like i will be very busy today and tomorrow getting cars and trucks ready for travel.Have a great day gentlemen. God-Speed, JARblue, Rusty and 6 others like this.

11-24-2020, 08:46 AM	#6698 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Almost bed time and I cant wait. Spooler, old guy, redondoaveb and 1 others like this.

11-24-2020, 09:16 AM	#6700 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,187 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	I'z up. It's foggy with frost. Nice combination. Sitting in the Jeep dealership. Had to take the Grand Cherokee in. The CEL is on and the check gas cap light is on. Both related. Plus the sunroof is acting up. FL 4Motion, God-Speed, JARblue and 4 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 11-24-2020 at 09:22 AM.

11-24-2020, 09:35 AM	#6705 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Rusty, How’d that test turn out ? I’m just assuming it was negative since you’re at the dealership. Spooler and redondoaveb like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

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