by intertwineadmin | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
I had been with the company a few years, but only in my new role for about two months when I noticed a price discrepancy. From what I could tell, we were shipping one of our Roof Assemblies at the old engineering level while being paid the price of the new engineering...
by intertwineadmin | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The quoting process was a mess, but the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process at this company was even worse. Nearly every engineering change I reviewed was riddled with errors or omissions. One engineering change in particular epitomized the dysfunction. A...
by intertwineadmin | Feb 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Too many companies and managers discount the value of having good data and experienced people. Here’s an example of contract negotiations where knowledge and experience paid huge dividends. Steel Resale and Scrap Revenue Sharing Agreement Several years ago...
by intertwineadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’ve worked for nine automotive suppliers over my 25+ year career. Five of my first seven employers (71%) filed for bankruptcy or sold under financial distress within three years of my employment with them. In my Sales role, I had...
by intertwineadmin | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
My name is Todd Norwood and I’m the Founder and President of Intertwine Corporation. I’ve spent over 25 years working for automotive suppliers. The Automotive Supplier Chronicles is my monthly blog series where I share true stories about my experiences working for and...
