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How (Industrial) Hardware Is Different from (B2B) Software

Mironov Consulting

When we talk broadly and generically about product management, we assume that all products/services are similar enough that we can apply the same tools, techniques, financial planning models, design approaches, goals and metrics. Think about automotive assembly line infrastructure. To answer threats from software-only competitors.

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Business Acumen

The Product Bistro

Let’s assume that they could build the truck at a total cost of $14,000, and that the dynamics of the automotive dealer network apply, and about $3K of dealer incentives are needed to move the trucks. One does not need an MBA to realize that this is a poor strategic decision. A short cab, 3.3L Swinging back to smartphones.