The importance of the level of product availability Nordstrom has focused on providing a high level of product availability and has used its reputation for responsiveness to become a successful department store chain. The prices at Nordstrom are higher than at a discount store,where the level of product availability is lower. Some power plants try to maintain several months of fuel supply to avoid any probability of running out. Most supermarkets carry only a few days'supply of product,and out-of-stock situations do occur with some frequency. SEIEE AU406 12-4+ - SEIEE AU406  Nordstrom has focused on providing a high level of product availability and has used its reputation for responsiveness to become a successful department store chain.  The prices at Nordstrom are higher than at a discount store, where the level of product availability is lower.  Some power plants try to maintain several months of fuel supply to avoid any probability of running out.  Most supermarkets carry only a few days’ supply of product, and out-of-stock situations do occur with some frequency. 12-4 The importance of the level of product availability