Does 'The time saved in production can be lost if the distribution method is slow, or if there are other impediments to the movement of products from the apparel-maker to the retailer.' stand in direct opposition to the premise 'The production time and the distribution method has nothing to do with each other.'
The time saved in production can be lost if the distribution method is slow, or if there are other impediments to the movement of products from the apparel-maker to the retailer.###The production time and the distribution method has nothing to do with each other.