system
A chat on subreddit /r/pcmasterrace
human
Yep, even 5-7 years before the pandemic Fry's had empty sections and tons of ancient stock. Think DDR2 in stock in 2013.
gpt
the exec that was supposed to be dealing with suppliers to source product was embezzling money to feed his gambling habit rather than focusing on putting what customers wanted on the shelves.  probably didn't help the situation.