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Financial risks are as significant as technical and market risks for physical goods companies. Take a look at how companies like Amazon are run, and you will s

by nickff 11y ago

Financial risks are as significant as technical and market risks for physical goods companies. Take a look at how companies like Amazon are run, and you will see that pricing, cost, and payment terms are very important.

azylman 11y ago
Ironically, that's exactly what the article told you not to do You may want to be careful when someone suggests you should do X because that’s what AMZN does
pbreit 11y ago
Amazon is a retailer. Soylent is a manufacturer. It has plenty of capital to not have to worry about inventory turns. Manufacturers need to worry about making a good product and getting into customer hands first and foremost. Financial shenanigans are a distraction for a budding manufacturer.
- nickff 11y ago
  Speaking as someone who has worked at a few electronic hardware OEMs (and been involved in production), I can tell you that inventory cost and risks are a significant concern.
  - pbreit 11y ago
    How about a one-of-a-kind food that retains its value for a year or more?