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Abstract

In a method of manufacturing and selling custom window coverings of the type which are made in sizes based upon dimensions provided by a customer, two sources of supply who can manufacture the same selected custom window coverings are established. The first source of supply is located closer to a point at which the custom window coverings are sold than the second source of supply. When the custom window covering is delivered by a delivery means not involving air transport, the delivery time from the first source of supply is at least one day longer than a delivery time from the second source of supply. The retailer offers each of the custom window coverings at a first price and a higher second price that is associated with an earlier delivery date. The custom window covering is made at the first source of supply if the customer selects the first price and first delivery schedule. If customer selects the second price and second delivery schedule the custom window covering is made at the second source of supply. Then the retailer delivers the custom window covering to the customer and receives payment.

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