Cost Quote by Norman Ralph Augustine
“It costs a lot to build bad products”
About This Quote
Source Book: Managing Innovation, 1995
Building poor products wastes resources and damages reputation; quality should be prioritized from the start.
In simple terms: Bad products cost money and trust.
Key Takeaway
Invest in quality early.
Themes
quality
cost
product development
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
technical
When to use this quote
- product design
- project planning
- budgeting
- market launch
Key Concepts
risk management
customer satisfaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you enforce quality standards?
- What metrics will track product success?
A Different Perspective
Cutting corners may seem cheaper short‑term.
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