New model

Q:  Our company will be producing a new model next quarter and we stocked out in several areas except one.  Will we see a new model increase in sales (normally an increase) this quarter or next quarter?  In the older BPG v3, you could get immediate benefits if you stock out in the previous quarter.  The documentation implies that you do not regardless as to whether you stock-out or not.  We are assuming not because of what is said on page 68 in the box.

A:  The box on page 68 of the Player's Manual is correct.  Even though you may substitute new model production for old model orders, the effect of the new model on demand will not be apparent until it officially goes on sale at the beginning of the next quarter.