Quote from: repentance on November 26, 2012, 11:36:20 PM

Quote from: Inaba on November 26, 2012, 11:18:39 PM

What exactly do you want me to do? Fly to Asia and knock on someones door?

Let's be realistic here. I can't very well force someone to give me a date that's accurate, since by forcing them I might be putting them in a position to give me a false date just to get me off their ass... and that helps no one.

Flying to Asia and knocking on someone's door might not be a bad idea at this point. You've basically implied that even if they give you a date you can't trust it to be accurate - which says something about your suppliers in and of itself.

Indeed. High fab prices keep those little companies orders at bay. (well for the low nm scales)

Quote from: repentance on November 26, 2012, 11:36:20 PM

I realise that some of the figures regarding the value of BFL pre-orders are probably widely over-stating the reality, but I'd also be willing to bet that the value of this particular contract is significant. It's not just your reputation and future business which is on the line - your supplier's reputation is on the line too and you can leverage that shit.

No comments.

Quote from: repentance on November 26, 2012, 11:36:20 PM

"We'll send you the chips when we get around to it and we can't tell you when that will be" is not an acceptable response and you know that.

Only when you pay for it. You pay less, you get worse quality, thats always been the case in most industries.

Quote from: repentance on November 26, 2012, 11:36:20 PM

I hope to hell you have penalty clauses in your contract because for all your bravado you must realise that this is hurting BFL and that "they won't give us a date" isn't going to fly with your users. This is a bullet run, FFS. Some ass needs to be kicked and I can't think of anyone more qualified than you to do it.

If it is a cheapo fab...why would they add clauses where they would lose money on a consistent basis?

Hell they probably have a clause to cover them against all liabilities. [Wild Speculation and joking opinion only]