Digikey policy change on backorders

Just a heads up that Digikey is now charging additional shipping fees
on backordered items (at least in Canada). In the past these were
shipped at no additional charge.

"Orders purchased in Canadian currency and entered by 8:00pm CT will
be shipped prepaid for next day delivery via Purolator to most
provinces. A shipping charge of $8.00 (Canadian)* will be added to the
order. Backordered items will be shipped when available with an
additional $8.00 shipping charge per shipment."

In my opinion the shipping fees and service from Digikey have been
excellent in the past.
I recognize that they would have to eat the charges on backorders, but
it appears now the customer is being penalized if Digikey has poor
inventory management.

Has the incentive to keep sufficient inventory on hand been reduced?

Keep it in mind. Don't get surprised.
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