Mas claro, eu só sou um anónimo engenheiro da província (parte V)

Parte I, parte II, parte III e parte IV.
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Um artigo, "Make What You Sell: A New Breed of Manufacturers" que o autor deste blogue subscreve com todo o gosto:

"San Francisco is no place for large-scale industrial manufacturing or low-cost production of commodity goods. But it happens to be an ideal location for micromanufacturers (Moi ici: Um empreendedor não precisa de salvar a economia do país, ou da cidade onde opera, um empreendedor só precisa de salvar, de forma sustentada, a economia do seu projecto, o que o inclui a ele e aos seus trabalhadores. A retoma, não é, nem será a tal maré exterior que fará subir todos os barcos, a retoma será a consequência, será o à posteriori do desempenho agregado das empresas)...the things that make cities special--and expensive--are the same things that attract people who are interested in the "who, what, why, where, and how" behind the products they buy. (Moi ici: Apostar no intangível, não basta produzir, há que criar uma mística)...In each case, the drama of manufacturing serves as a powerful differentiator from all other brands of offshored products...We recognize that the art of making stuff is cool. This isn't just manufacturing. This is show business.Our country's new breed of savvy micromanufacturers specializes in custom products, small quantities, and fast turnaround. We cannot and do not attempt to compete with high-volume low-cost manufacturers. We acknowledge that some jobs are too large and some price points too low. Instead, we focus on "high touch" opportunities that are too small and specialized for large factories. (Moi ici: A isto chama-se ser claro, ter a percepção clara de onde se pode competir com vantagem competitiva)...
Typical order sizes range from one to 1,000 pieces, with lead times of (Moi ici: Customização, pequenas séries, flexibilidade, rapidez, ...)
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By making products to order, we can offer a portfolio of bags designed specifically for our own lean manufacturing process.
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We keep our supply chain as short as possible
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We also focus on direct sales, as opposed to wholesale, to improve profit margins and support higher costs. (Moi ici: Fundamental para chegar à prateleira e contactar e interagir com o cliente...)
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micromanufacturing rebirth is that entrepreneurial companies no longer have to operate as mere subcontractors in the shadow of master brands. There's never been a better time to develop your own brand name and put it on everything you make. Build a reputation for quality products and friendly service. If you do, you will command premium pricing, rather than the commodity pricing of an anonymous supplier."

Nunca mais esqueci um ditado brasileiro sobre um treinador de futebol que ao intervalo, disse para a sua equipa mais forte mas ansiosa:

"Não tentem marcar o segundo golo antes de marcar o primeiro"

Cada empreendedor que tente encarreirar primeiro o seu projecto e não assuma a missão de salvar o país. A economia do país salvar-se-á com a soma agregada do sucesso de cada empreendedor.