The classic one often talked about in business schools is Robert Taylor buying up all liquid soap pump capacity in the US when he launched, "Softsoap" to head o

The classic one often talked about in business schools is Robert Taylor buying up all liquid soap pump capacity in the US when he launched, "Softsoap" to head off other companies muscling him off the shelves through superior marketing and contracts with retailers. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2019/06/time-guy-cornered-liquid-soap-market-buying-literally-piece-inventory-available-u-s/ http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2019/06/time-guy-cor... Basically had the market to himself for a year.