Between staff shortages, ongoing supply chain issues, disruptive winter weather, and multiple recalls, you may have noticed that some of your favorite products are noticeably absent from the shelves of retailers in your area. And you may have already tried all the usual ways to deal with these types of shortages, like searching online, befriending store managers, and making replacements.
I tried dropshipping for ONE week #shorts
But there’s another way to get information about the items you can’t live without: going straight to the manufacturer. As with any strategy, there’s no guarantee that this strategy will get you exactly what you want right away (or ever), but it’s worth a try. Here’s what you need to know.
If you are really desperate to get your hands on a particular item, and no other product or brand will do, contact the company that makes that item. For example, if you want updates on Listerine mouthwash, contact Johnson & Johnson.
Sometimes information about the manufacturer, including how to contact the company, is right there on the label of a product. If not, a quick search for “manufacturer of [name of product]” should suffice and should also bring up the contact information for their customer service department.
