> Risk assessment. "Right now" is not the only timeframe people need to
> consider, especially those who are responsible for smooth runnings of
> operations.

As I said, not only do we not need any more product "right now", but we 
currently have an empty order book, with little or no work in sight 
until at least the new year if not longer. Hardly cause to rush out and 
stock up.

> If the said manager has the potential to be in hot water
> "later", due to the consequences of his inaction today, costing the company
> much more than the purchase, his rational decision is to make the purchase,
> for both his own as well as the company's sake.

If the circumstances were different, I could understand making this 
purchase.

But purchasing vast quantities of something we're not going to use very 
much of for a few months seems... somewhat pointless? (Did I mention the 
item has a limited shelf-life?)

But anyway, you're clearly going to disagree with whatever I say, so 
let's just leave it at that.

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