While the fast-paced appliance indu...

While the fast-paced appliance industry is ever-evolving, a long-extinct "old truths" continue to make progress unchallenged. And some processes--such as the division-of-church-and-state between design and manufacturing and sales remain road closes to success.

To wit, I advise three new "truths"--two aimed at manufacturers, and single directly to the appliance customer who is "kicking the tires," peering into the clear-glass lid, and tapping the touchpad controls: Assets are evil. Inventory is not your friend. And, hey, bet I can vend you your ideal washing machine--if you can wait just three days.