Can do Quote by Robert Rubin
“All of us as consumers have gotten spoiled, ... We expect customized goods and services at commodity prices. The only way we can do that is to cut the fat out of our price structure.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 1995
Consumers demand customized, low‑cost goods; we must streamline pricing by eliminating excess.
In simple terms: Consumers want custom cheap goods; cut excess to lower prices.
Key Takeaway
Trim waste to meet demand.
Themes
economics
consumer behavior
efficiency
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- retail pricing
- product design
- supply chain management
Key Concepts
Value engineering
cost reduction
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance customization with cost?
- What processes can be optimized?
A Different Perspective
Over‑cutting can reduce quality.
