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Never will I use, stay on a team that uses, or assist any client which uses zip ties for cable management. Anyone that says "we will just do this temprarily" w
by ewams 8y ago
Never will I use, stay on a team that uses, or assist any client which uses zip ties for cable management.
Anyone that says "we will just do this temprarily" will get charged double and need to send that statement in writing with firm start and end dates along with the consequence of not meeting the deadline.
Once your average deal size hits >$250k touch nothing less than $100k if it's a new client, leave it to inside sales.
If someone (or a business) has ever paid you for anything they never get free work. Free product? Maybe, but never free work.
Put it in a contract, regardless if buying or selling, or it doesn't exist. When asked to modify something on the fly from that contract, "we'll let you know" is the only acceptable answer until you review with your team.
"I don't know but will try to find out" is acceptable.
"Yes if..." is preferred.
"No." Can help you live longer and healthier.
- sgillen 8y agoWhat’s so evil about zip ties? They probably shouldn’t end up in a real deliverable product but for prototypes and proof of concepts I’ve always found them to be very useful.
- bradknowles 8y agoThe prototype always gets pushed into production and then you’re never again allowed to make any changes to it. But you are still responsible for fixing all the problems.
- sgillen 8y agoYeah I here you there I’m sure that happens all the time. I’ve mostly done R&D work in my career so I guess my real question to you is what are all the problems that happen when zip ties are used in production.
- lordCarbonFiber 8y agoThe usual work flow is zip tie while you're building bundles then everything needs to get packed into a wire sleeve. That being said, for small bundles and with the right tools/technique you can route pretty well and make cable ties aesthetic.