The other side to this is that higher numbers give them the benefits of scale. Ordering 1000 rather than 100 of a particular part allows you much cheaper prices

The other side to this is that higher numbers give them the benefits of scale. Ordering 1000 rather than 100 of a particular part allows you much cheaper prices. Which means higher chance of success. Having to deal with a few million dollars worth of orders is a good problem to have. Much better than the same product, but only a few thousand.