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"Deliveries at the beginning of the quarter are almost nonexistent," Musk notes, "then they spike sharply as we approach quarter-end." This creates a last-minute rush, heavily relying on logistical capacity that is often underutilized earlier in the quarter. The issue is compounded by transportation limitations: the availability of ships, trains, and car carriers is insufficient to support a uniform distribution of deliveries throughout the quarter.