But Keith, the variables involved in veg boxes to families are tiny compared to the numerous and varied reading interests of local communities and the large amounts of media available. Even so, if the experiences I hear about, veg box suppliers still can't get it right every time. Regards Philip Spencer -----Original Message----- From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Keith Patterson/CEXEC/STHMBC Sent: 16 July 2007 14:50 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: supplier selection Garry, That's very good, made me laugh. But isn't it what many people do with organic veg boxes? Set up a weekly delivery, take what's available, within parameters set by the consumer and the seller? Keith Patterson Branch Network Manager Branch Network Team Chester Lane Library Four Acre Lane St Helens WA9 4DE tel: (01744) 677448 fax: (01744) 677082 Garry Gale <garry.gale@EDINB URGH.GOV.UK> To Sent by: [log in to unmask] "lis-pub-libs: UK cc Public Libraries" <LIS-PUB-LIBS@JIS Subject CMAIL.AC.UK> supplier selection 16/07/2007 13:26 Please respond to Garry Gale <garry.gale@EDINB URGH.GOV.UK> I'm just so impressed with the concept of supplier selection I apply it to my 'real life'..I have a vague standing order with M & S for foodstuffs..Oddbins supply with me with varied alcoholic products (after a sad failure with Haddows..too much sweet USA wine!!)..and my male outfitters have my specific measurements so i know that whatever they send me will at least fit!!! [snip]