>>There are strong needs for traceability in government procurement.
Particularly in the spare parts business. That said, I doubt that the
failure of a toilet seat or a hammer is likely to cost lives (and thus
instatiate a huge probe and a recall of relevant similarly-produced items).
It's one of these cases where instead of the hard work being done
(evaluate on a case-by-case basis the necessity for full reporting,
traceability, and records-keeping) they choose to enforce strict rules on
all procured items.<<
When you need to install a bearing, do you have a hydraulic press and the
appropriate fittings, or just use a piece of pipe and a hammer? When you
pull your rear hubs, do you try to use a standard puller and destroy the
flange, or use the special Triumph tool? Would you spend $600 for the
Triumph tool when you had a $15 puller?
This is where these things can come from.
scott s.
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