delivery times

[lucy24]

I recently had occasion to look into diapers for an elderly pet. (Moderators, I name no names and can obfuscate the species, but you will see that "widgets" won't do.) It turned out that the most highly-regarded manufacturer could, nevertheless, not be recommended-- because delivery was so slow that the buyer's pet often died before the product ever arrived.

So let that be your new benchmark, your minimum standard: If the customer dies of old age before your product is delivered, your delivery time is too slow.

:)

[LifeinAsia]

If the customer dies of old age before your product is delivered, your delivery time is too slow.

And given how sue-happy society has become, if it's something that may have prevented the death had it been delivered in time, you could also find yourself on the receiving end of a lawsuit. Even if the "may have" is so small, there are plenty of lawyers who would probably still sue.

but you will see that "widgets" won't do

I dunno- I might be inclined to name a cat "Widgets" or "Foo," but probably not "Example."