I cannot see how another level position can affect change. Coil stops look good, pass the bite test, but fall apart later. Cabs split after legs installed and weight settles. Node boards are all very pretty when new but days later...

Part suppliers are Sterns and JJP’s biggest issue if not made in house.

As each generation of pin progresses, new cost savings are found, and the wrong folks get listened to. If this person will change things they’ve got to work hard for it. I cannot see that happening in this culture.