Showerthought: We brag about year-long build queues like it's a good thing, but it's just poor business management.

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4 Comments

jennifer_rivera1mo agoTop Commenter

Couldn't it be both inefficiency and real demand, @max766?

the_hannah1mo ago

Jennifer_rivera makes a good point about both factors. Slow systems definitely add to backlogs, but sudden spikes in demand can also crash things. Like when a popular concert sells out, even well-built booking sites have trouble. It's rarely just one or the other.

the_mila1mo ago

Totally! See this in public services like the DMV. Backlogs called 'high demand' but really outdated systems. Ticket sites crash, blame traffic not bad servers, a systemic excuse to avoid accountability.

max7661mo ago

Right you are. In my experience, those backlogs often stem from inefficient workflows, not popularity.