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PCB Designers Frustrated by Cost-Cutting Managers
1944 2 Apr 29.2014, 11:19:00

I just read an interesting article by Jason Bowden over on Planet Analog. In this article -- A Bad Case of Cost 'Frusfusion' -- Jason recounts his experiences of project costs increasing due to ineffective cost-cutting exercises by managers.

Some of Jason's stories leave you not knowing whether to laugh or cry. For example, paying more to have PCB layouts performed by third-party companies than it would cost to purchase a couple of Altium Designer licenses and do the work in-house. The thing to remember here that it's not just the original layout -- you also have to account for the amount of time (read "project delays") required to identify, communicate, and implement any desired re-spin modifications.

Another example Jason gives is when he was finally allowed to purchase a license for PCB layout software, but he wasn't permitted to pay to attend a two-week training course, which left him spending six months learning how to most effectively use the layout tool on his own.

Click here to see Jason's original article, then come back here to share any similar experiences you've had with weird, wonderful, and -- ultimately, expensive -- cost-cutting exercises foisted on you by managers who should know better.

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M****waz

Mar 01.2024, 02:05:51

Jason Bowden's article on Planet Analog is  Is True Story that resonates with many of us who've faced similar cost-cutting exercises.

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M****waz

Mar 01.2024, 01:55:34

Jason Bowden's article on Planet Analog is a true story that resonates with many of us who've faced similar cost-cutting exercises. It's <a href="https://istruestory.com/">a true story</a> of frustration and irony, where attempts to save money end up costing more in the long run. The examples he shares, like the PCB layout debacle, highlight the shortsightedness of such decisions. It's a true story that underscores the importance of looking at the bigger picture when it comes to project costs. I'd love to hear if others have experienced similar 'frusfusion' in their projects

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