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Re: [EWCP] - 11-13-11 FIRST Supplier Cast

I just sent this update to Richard Sisk, who invited me to participate in this broadcast:

Richard,

I am excited about Sunday's podcast. Looking at the CD thread, these are some topics that have been brought up:

1. Product development process: How does a product go from idea to manufacture to distribution?
2. Where are most of AM parts manufactured?
3. How large is the staff?
4. How much inventory does AM keep?
5. When does AM start production for build season?
6. What does AM stock the most of?
7. How did AndyMark get started?
8. The running idea of the "Thursday Robot Challenge" if the rules allow us to do it this year. (from team 177)
9. If and how many people go to AndyMark with component ideas for them to sell?

We can talk a bit about what new products may still come out (we have 2-3 in the works). Also, I would like to talk about the culture of collaboration between small companies who are in this niche market. We work with many, and have the idea that we should work together with our competitors as we build the market.

I can talk about all of these ideas, some more than others. We are fairly proud of our supply chain, and where things are made. I don't want to get too detailed about what sort of inventory we keep, but I can get more specific about the other things.

I will look to join in around 8:30pm.

Sincerely,
Andy
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