Capitalism Part 3 - Ordering Materials

The Production Manager
 As we stated previously, the production manager is the best position in a capitalist world.
However occasionally the production manager will be expected to perform some task beyond intimidating and demeaning the dregs...er...I mean workers.

The Vendor
Typically, a production manager will be responsible for the ordering of materials and supplies. Choosing which vendor or vendors to conduct business with has far reaching implications for the ease of production, profitability and overall quality of the soon-to-be-in-a-landfill variety of items that your company produces. Essentially, any of these factors may be used as an excuse to buy anything from anyone. If a salesman isn't cooperating with you, feel free to order the most expensive materials possible for his job – which will eat into his commission.



The most important factor when choosing between vendors is reliability. If your company orders large quantities of materials, there should be at least a couple of vendors fighting for your business. The little weasel who always shows up with doughnuts or pizza for everyone is the salesperson who secures your business. It's important to keep all the crack heads and alcoholics on your production staff fed. Free food and T-shirts leaves them free to blow what meager money your company pays on dope and keeps them coming back to work.
Extra points for the salesperson that brings you personal, special order food that's separate from what the animals eat!

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