Possible DEF shortages

[ovrszd]

China is not the real problem. It’s the American corporations that shipped all their jobs and product production to China so that they could make more PROFIT.

So if you own stock in an American corporation, look in the mirror to see the real culprit!

YES!!!!! FINALLY WE ARE FACING THIS!!!!!

 

[ovrszd]

The real problem is American consumers. Corporations respond to what gets results. If the first Chinese stuff to be shipped over here sat on the shelf rotting away, they would not be bringing in more. As it is, American consumers demand CHEAP. They don;t seem to care much how long it lasts. If US manufacturers did not start producing overseas, the overseas manufacturers would just start shipping the stuff here anyway. If they can make it cheaper, SOMEONE will bring it in, and Americans will buy it.

Another great post!!!

 

[John_Mc]

I agree with the look in the mirror part, but it's not the stockholder you need to look at. The real problem is American consumers. However, no one wants to admit it could be their own damn fault.

Corporations respond to what gets results. If the first Chinese stuff to be shipped over here sat on the shelf rotting away, they would not be bringing in more. As it is, American consumers demand CHEAP. They don't seem to care much how long it lasts. If US manufacturers did not start producing overseas, the overseas manufacturers would just start shipping the stuff here anyway. If it can be made cheaper elsewhere, SOMEONE will bring it in, and Americans will buy it.

Another great post!!!

I edited my original post a bit after you quoted it.

 

[ovrszd]

I edited my original post a bit after you quoted it.

We only have us to blame.

 

[WM75Guy]

I buy my DEF at the GM dealer, as cheap or cheaper than auto parts places for the GM brand. So far no supply issues.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Is Aqua Velva a good substitute for DEF??

Doubt it... But I didn't start crying about it being out of stock...

 

[Bearsixty7]

American consumers demand CHEAP. They don't seem to care much how long it lasts. If US manufacturers did not start producing overseas, the overseas manufacturers would just start shipping the stuff here anyway. If it can be made cheaper elsewhere, SOMEONE will bring it in, and Americans will buy it.

While somewhat true for some of the population, I think many American's expect reasonably priced and good quality items. I try to buy items made in the USA and would pay 25%-50% more for them, however, most products made in America are 3-6x in price so there is no reasonably priced USA made ones. Simply try to find adjustable wrenches or sockets, etc. that are made in the USA vs. overseas made.

And making minimum starting wage $15/hr isn't going to help the issue, it's only going to get worse.

 

[RickB]

While somewhat true for some of the population, I think many American's expect reasonably priced and good quality items. I try to buy items made in the USA and would pay 25%-50% more for them, however, most products made in America are 3-6x in price so there is no reasonably priced USA made ones. Simply try to find adjustable wrenches or sockets, etc. that are made in the USA vs. overseas made.

And making minimum starting wage $15/hr isn't going to help the issue, it's only going to get worse.

The vast majority of Americans don't think or buy the way you say you do. If they did, shelves would be filled with heavily discounted imported goods waiting for buyers.

 

[ddbackhoe]

Its not the only place where DEF is out of stock. NAPA, Lowe’s, etc. are also typically low on stock or sold out. Of course there’s plenty of the ”premium DEF” for $20.
BTW, I have a right to and should complain about “made in China”. It costs us American jobs and supply chain interruptions. You should, too.

But yet you shop at walmart where made in china and self-checkouts reign?

 

[ddbackhoe]

BTW, consumer packaging on the 2.5 DEF jugs blows. How are any of you recycling the little boxes/jugs that DEF comes in?