"Several states located all across the U.S. have one thing in common: their governments play a part in the sale of alcohol, through liquor stores or distribution or both. Sometimes, these systems get attention for how they play into larger booze-related trends, as when Virginia sought a better way to distribute rare whiskey bottles. The latest instance of a state's involvement in selling booze is less about what's on the shelves than what isn't. And in this case, the answer is "a lot.""
"Ironically, the reason for the delays is connected to a system upgrade designed to make the distribution of liquor more efficient. Earlier this year, Mississippi's department of Alcoholic Beverage Control scheduled a time to upgrade their warehouse facilities, including putting a new software system in place. The delays that this caused went much longer than expected, due to factors like the aforementioned software not working properly with some existing warehouse systems."
A state agency's warehouse upgrade and new software rollout caused distribution delays. Software incompatibility with existing warehouse systems extended disruption. Businesses of all sizes faced dwindling alcohol supplies, including retailers, restaurants, and casinos. Inaccurate billing further complicated deliveries, with amounts billed not matching items delivered. The compounded problems created shortages and frustration for sellers and buyers across the state. Reporting indicates inventory issues are expected to be resolved by late spring, though short-term shortages and operational headaches will persist until the system stabilizes.
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