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A Customer Priority Policy That Holds Up Under Stress

Every propane operation eventually faces a moment when supply, drivers, or rack access cannot meet full demand. When that happens, customer priority decisions move from theory to exposure. A weak or informal policy creates operational chaos, strains customer relationships, and can invite regulatory or legal scrutiny if service appears arbitrary. A defensible customer priority policy… Continue reading A Customer Priority Policy That Holds Up Under Stress

Allocation Weeks: A Practical Model for Delivery Triage

Allocation weeks compress margin, raise liability, and expose weak operating discipline faster than almost any other event. When supply tightens, the question isn’t whether customers will be unhappy; it’s which failures become legally, financially, or reputationally expensive. Missed fills at critical-use accounts invite claims; broken contracts trigger penalties; rushed dispatch increases safety risk and workers’… Continue reading Allocation Weeks: A Practical Model for Delivery Triage