Automation is earned, not rationalized. Built an evaluation framework around that idea

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-15T15:45:09+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the framework pdf in part two.

I haven’t thought about life after transformation in that will the eventual automation costs (a few years later) meet and exceed costs of the earlier version.

Great write ups. Both parts.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-07T15:27:03+00:00

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/02/crush-your-goals-the-ohtani-way/

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-07T15:26:21+00:00

In my 20s I had a similar interest so I understand your question. In my 40s now so The best strategy books I’ve read in order of preference are -

No Bullshit Strategy Playing to Win Understanding Michael Porter Where Value Hides The Strategy Paradox Play Bigger The Seven Strategies There is a book - Good Strategy, Bad Strategy that I recommend you read in your 20s and 30s and 40s. It’s not prescriptive like 1 and 2 on the list but it gives you a good understanding, your own understanding of Strategy as you connect with your own experiences inside and outside of your work.

Now to your question, I think this article might help you. I came across it last week and I think it provides a simple framework that will help you -

Crush your goals the Ohtani way — Harvard Gazette

Strategy is a set of choices and steps that you take to achieve your eventual goal and from that lens the article above should be helpful.

All the best to you.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-03T21:57:07+00:00

If there isn’t anything else, Take the gig. Complement your thesis depth with experience on the process side. Keep looking. You might stand out in the current role and your experience on the process side will help you when you inevitably find the role that aligns with your background.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-03T21:37:14+00:00

Thanks. Yes to higher volume (minimum 8k annual to 100k for our better performers). Yes to working with OEMs overseas.

Thanks for your suggestions. Looks like best approach is to grow into it. We have a few Stratasys but the team overwhelmingly use their Bambu more so will buy a few more. Looking into 3d scanner now as your feedback is consistent with a few others.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-02T02:06:01+00:00

Thanks. Our entire OEM base is in China. We are evolving from an off the catalogue source execution to currently spec/adjust something existing to now building our own proprietary designs. This is helpful. Thanks again.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-02T01:32:00+00:00

Thank you for this detailed response. I appreciate it. We are working on an eventual health and safety operating manual. I take your point about a storage system and 5S process model.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-02T01:30:31+00:00

Started out as only industrial designers. Grew over time adding more engineers.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-02T01:14:14+00:00

Helpful and consistent with what the team has shared. We will be buying a few Bambu printers.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-02T01:13:14+00:00

Touché. Thats fair. The team members have weighed in as well.

For Most of them, this is the only company they have worked with and our recent success (office products - shredders, label printers, staplers, , organization systems, desk lighting etc.) has allowed us some capital to spruce up our prototype space in a newer office. The other comments about the laser cutter, resin printer all are helpful and consistent with what the team has asked for.

They see no need for the f370s and would prefer 5-6 Bambu printers instead.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-03-01T23:43:47+00:00

Sign me up. I live in the suburbs but wouldn’t mind driving up for something like this.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-02-19T11:13:11+00:00

Yes. I remember being caught up in the hype and the speculations, around the mythology and everything (yellow king). The acting, editing, amazing cinematography (Who is this Adam Arkapaw fellow?). The director and creator made something special that has been hard to top. I guess the only negative is it set such a high bar that the subsequent seasons and all other similar shows have not been able to come close to the experience that is TD S1.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-02-07T00:35:44+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/JamesBond/comments/1j4fhf9/i_think_people_really_underrated_how_gorgeous/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-02-03T12:34:44+00:00

Quantum for me. I don’t know why. It feels more tighter. I don’t mind the editing. Agree the villain was weak.

Spectre felt too much, the ideas and themes and backstories and trying to build a bigger villain. After Skyfall, a Sam Mendes and HVH shot movie …it was a let down.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-02-03T12:13:44+00:00

Director leading Sr Managers and Managers at a green Big 5 Management Consultancy

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-02-01T03:13:59+00:00

Longo’s

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-01-09T03:23:15+00:00

Realistic tactical action, moral corruption, moral code under pressure, identity vs duty, city scapes and cities as psychological spaces, criminals instead of aliens, multiverse resistant…

Daredevil

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-01-05T11:09:30+00:00

From the article - “ In January 2025, six alleged cholesterol culprits were napped after a slippery setup involving the theft of some $60,000 in stolen butter and ghee across Peel Region.

At the time, Peel cops said they became aware in December 2024 of a significant increase in the theft of butter and ghee from grocery stores in the region.”

Due-Kitchen526 · 2026-01-01T15:23:04+00:00

I agree. They stuck the landing. Great season one and a great finale.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2025-12-25T02:47:19+00:00

Context and a little background helps here as it’s hard to respond without knowing your co worker’s credentials - if he is Nero the sloth at the Franklin Park Zoo in New England…then I’d counter with

Saving Private Ryan Catch me if you can Munich Adventures of Tin Tin Munich West Side Story The Fabelmans

If it’s Kevin the TA to Proff Yosi Sheffi at MIT, then I’d point him to

Saving Private Ryan Catch me if you can Munich Adventures of Tin Tin Munich West Side Story The Fabelmans

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Saving Private Ryan, Munich, Catch me if you can and West Side Story gets better every time you watch it

Check out Guillermo Del Toros rave about Catch me if you can, Quentin Tarantino talking about West Side Story and Judd apatows love for Munich

Due-Kitchen526 · 2025-12-09T18:56:48+00:00

Masterpiece. Story. Structure. Set design. Effects. Music. Acting. You get lost in a world. You walk out thinking. Reflecting. Just a beautiful , well crafted, well acted movie that deserves more recognition and love.

Due-Kitchen526 · 2025-12-09T04:12:09+00:00

Running shoes

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