The inventory problems are only the latest downhill run of a company that has seen ups and downs all its corporate life.

But the inventory problem goes beyond the parts and material already in storage.

"I should have known we had a bigger inventory problem before I did," he said.

"A couple of weeks ago they thought inventory problems were behind slow sales, but now they say floor traffic is off," he added.

The museum's merchandising policies also lead to some unusual inventory problems.

The stock price was depressed primarily because of slowing Asian demand and inventory problems, he said.

"It's a tough category with lower margins, higher shipping costs and the potential for inventory problems."

This is a classic inventory problem and must be negotiated.

The drastic revision suggests far more than a short-term inventory problem.

The inventory problem began several years ago in the county.