They did specialize, yes, but the products did last longer and there was a goal to keep quality high so their reputation would pull customers back later on.
But that socialization wasn’t strict. Companies changed focus all the time.
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They did specialize, yes, but the products did last longer and there was a goal to keep quality high so their reputation would pull customers back later on.
But that socialization wasn’t strict. Companies changed focus all the time.