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This isn't software that a team of 6 can replace in 6 months. This is stuff like assembly lines, metallurgy treatments, the characteristics and quirks of specif
by snovv_crash 10y ago
This isn't software that a team of 6 can replace in 6 months. This is stuff like assembly lines, metallurgy treatments, the characteristics and quirks of specific machines, and requirements of suppliers. These can't just be replaced by a rogue team leaving.
- tedivm 10y agoIt can easily be argued that those people are the real value behind this acquisition. Even if they could be replaced easily (not likely) it would still be a huge blow.
- snovv_crash 10y agoAgreed, the loss of institutional knowledge will cripple the team. However, what I am arguing is that they leavers won't be able to take the business elsewhere just with what is in their heads.
- williamscales 10y agoOn the contrary. The rogue team leaving knows how to build and maintain the assembly lines, invented the metallurgy treatments, designed and built the machines, and created the supplier network themselves. Without the team, the automated manufacturing business is probably not worth nearly as much. The team can go elsewhere and repeat the feat.
- snovv_crash 10y agoNo, no they didn't. They inherited the machine, or bought it from someone else. This isn't software engineering, where people bootstrap their compilers. They signed exclusive contracts with suppliers. They designed parts which took many iterations of surface finishes and annealing schedules and tolerances to get right. Each iteration requires months of turnaround time and $€£ in manufacturing costs. Sure the team can go elsewhere. But it will take them almost as long to set it up the second time around, and almost as much money.
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