Keystone posted:This and other modern-era zinc pest discoveries should reinforce the importance to product marketers to be diligent in their oversight of their entire supply chain and the importance in having good relationships and communication with those manufacturing subcontractors. IMHO, you can not successfully have control or full knowledge of your products if you never set foot in the buildings where the product is produced.
I think the best example of a company in our hobby that follows this "boots on the ground" oversight practice is Scott Mann @sdmann of Sunset/3rd Rail/Golden Gate Depot. We see his product updates from the overseas factory when his products are in the production stage. I think it is safe to say that Scott's presence and experience provides quick response to any irregularity that he may see.
I think that is why Scott Mann using the advertising slogan: "IN LIFETIME BRASS"
