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Overview

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	=Overview=		=Overview=
	One of OSE's goals is to create The Open Source Everything Store (OSES). OSES is an online store powered by distributed production and quality control - whereby production is democratized and de-specialized. OSE believes that products are needed for sustainable and regenerative living - but the current systems of production and distribution promote consumerism instead of self-determination. Led by these ~~United~~ States, this model of consumerism is being exported widely around the world.		One of OSE's goals is to create The Open Source Everything Store (OSES). OSES is an online store powered by distributed production and quality control - whereby production is democratized and de-specialized. OSE believes that products are needed for sustainable and regenerative living - but the current systems of production and distribution promote consumerism instead of self-determination. Led by these united States, this model of consumerism is being exported widely around the world.

	The OSES is a public domain effort to distribute the production of manufactured goods in order to reframe industrial productivity to self-determination of people in harmony with natural life support systems. We believe that an open source effort where people collaborate on production and distribution can free civilization from consumerism if the efficiency and quality of consumer goods produced in a distributed way can match and exceed the current standard offered by the global economy. We believe that the route to doing this is enabling more people to be productive - as part of their way of life - by leveraging open source design and automation in the productive process. The idea is that if it is sufficiently easy to produce quality products in a distributed way - by using advanced production tool chains that are end-to-end open source - then a shift towards distributed production can happen in practice.		The OSES is a public domain effort to distribute the production of manufactured goods in order to reframe industrial productivity to self-determination of people in harmony with natural life support systems. We believe that an open source effort where people collaborate on production and distribution can free civilization from consumerism if the efficiency and quality of consumer goods produced in a distributed way can match and exceed the current standard offered by the global economy. We believe that the route to doing this is enabling more people to be productive - as part of their way of life - by leveraging open source design and automation in the productive process. The idea is that if it is sufficiently easy to produce quality products in a distributed way - by using advanced production tool chains that are end-to-end open source - then a shift towards distributed production can happen in practice.

Marcin: /* Howto */

2018-06-27T16:57:01Z

Howto

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	#The most advanced form of kitting is creating a website that allows for automatic purchases from existing stores using custom APIs that are developed in collaboration with the vendor. There is a lot of room for automation here.		#The most advanced form of kitting is creating a website that allows for automatic purchases from existing stores using custom APIs that are developed in collaboration with the vendor. There is a lot of room for automation here.

	The key to a successful kit product is having a right balance of:		The key to a successful kit product is having a right balance of the following. If you are designing a kit - keep these considerations in mind:
	#Valuable product at a good price such that the costs for the producer make the effort worthwhile		#Valuable product at a good price such that the costs for the producer make the effort worthwhile
	#Right balance of one-click shopping vs legwork required of the customer, to provide clear visible value to the customer		#Right balance of one-click shopping vs legwork required of the customer, to provide clear visible value to the customer

Marcin: /* Assumptions */

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Assumptions

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	#Parts are easy to source in many locations around the world		#Parts are easy to source in many locations around the world
	#Eventually, local supply chains of local feedstocks are created.		#Eventually, local supply chains of local feedstocks are created.
	#Products have construction set components, such that sourcing is easy and a wide array of products can be made.		#Products have construction set components, such that sourcing is easy and a wide array of products can be made. This reduces overall supplier parts count to reduce sourcing risk.

	=Example=		=Example=

Marcin: /* Howto */

2018-06-27T16:55:46Z

Howto

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	#For partial kit, make the local purchase options specific.		#For partial kit, make the local purchase options specific.
	#The most advanced form of kitting is creating a website that allows for automatic purchases from existing stores using custom APIs that are developed in collaboration with the vendor. There is a lot of room for automation here.		#The most advanced form of kitting is creating a website that allows for automatic purchases from existing stores using custom APIs that are developed in collaboration with the vendor. There is a lot of room for automation here.

			The key to a successful kit product is having a right balance of:
			#Valuable product at a good price such that the costs for the producer make the effort worthwhile
			#Right balance of one-click shopping vs legwork required of the customer, to provide clear visible value to the customer
			#Excellent design and low unique parts count for ease of build - so that the customer has a great experience - as opposed to suffering through a build
			#Rewarding build experience - via empowerment of the buyer to make the product their own instead of buying black box products
			#Great instructionals and support to make the build successful
			#Robust part sourcing - which reqiures max supply chain stability

	=Links=		=Links=
	*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]		*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]

Marcin: /* Howto */

2018-06-27T16:49:59Z

Howto

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	#Produce a Kit.com ordering basket		#Produce a Kit.com ordering basket
	#Produce instructionals.		#Produce instructionals.
	#Produce a website page for shopping		#Produce a website page for shopping. Website should have properties such as in [[Open Source Everything Store Specification]], and should include renderings, real product images, a promo video, etc.

	Then additionally:		Then additionally:

Marcin: /* Howto */

2018-06-27T16:48:48Z

Howto

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	#Create different package options for full kit, partial kit, or full kit with sourcing from multiple sources.		#Create different package options for full kit, partial kit, or full kit with sourcing from multiple sources.
	#For partial kit, make the local purchase options specific.		#For partial kit, make the local purchase options specific.
			#The most advanced form of kitting is creating a website that allows for automatic purchases from existing stores using custom APIs that are developed in collaboration with the vendor. There is a lot of room for automation here.

	=Links=		=Links=
	*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]		*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]

Marcin: /* Example */

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Example

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 =Example=
 Let's take the OSE 3D printer as one example. Most parts can be gotten through Kit.com on Amazon and Ebay. However, the quantities purchased may be excessive, in which case a balance must be struck with additional sourcing (either online or in local stores). This means that in order for a customer to receive clear value - the package must be presented with options that are ready to source and fast to build. The 3D printed parts as well as circuits and other parts can be produced in the Desktop Microfactory. Clear instructionals must be presented. Options for one click purchasing via automatic fulfillment must be created - balancing the producer's willingness to produce ready kits vs partial kits. Specific product packages must be created with online shopping baskets - such as full kit vs partial kit vs attendance at a workshop. Specifically for a 3D printer - a full kit may be produced if the frame is made from PVC corners or 2020 extrusions instead of welded or epoxied steel.
 =Links=
 *Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]

Marcin: /* Mechanics of Kits */

2018-06-27T16:43:26Z

Mechanics of Kits

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	#Drop shipping of additional parts from places like Kit.com or other on-demand production networks		#Drop shipping of additional parts from places like Kit.com or other on-demand production networks
	#More complex Circuits may be fabricated online		#More complex Circuits may be fabricated online
	#		#Some parts may be gotten at local hardware stores

	Existing supply chains (Amazon etc) allow for unprecedented access, and such access is likely to improve with autonomous vehicles coming online. So for practical considerations - we can assume ready access to feedstocks. It will be useful to localize these feedstocks in the future to make them more socially and environmentally conscious, which is likely to happen with open source technology.		Existing supply chains (Amazon etc) allow for unprecedented access, and such access is likely to improve with autonomous vehicles coming online. So for practical considerations - we can assume ready access to feedstocks. It will be useful to localize these feedstocks in the future to make them more socially and environmentally conscious, which is likely to happen with open source technology.

	Kit.com already works with major supply chains like Amazon and Ebay. Between drop shipping of parts, Desktop Microfactory products, and other sources - a person is in a good position to make their own products.		Kit.com already works with major supply chains like Amazon and Ebay. Between drop shipping of parts, Desktop Microfactory products, and other sources - a person is in a good position to make their own products.

			=Assumptions=
			For this to work, these are some requirements:
			#Design must have a low unique parts count to make it easy to build
			#Designs have to be verified and quality controlled
			#Design must be based on universal standards, so that parts can be sourced readily
			#Parts are easy to source in many locations around the world
			#Eventually, local supply chains of local feedstocks are created.
			#Products have construction set components, such that sourcing is easy and a wide array of products can be made.

			=Example=
			Let's take the OSE 3D printer as one example. Most parts can be gotten through Kit.com on Amazon and Ebay. However, the quantities purchased may be excessive, in which case a balance must be struck with additional sourcing (either online or in local stores). This means that in order for a customer to receive clear value - the package must be presented with options that are ready to source and fast to build. The 3D printed parts as well as circuits and other parts can be produced in the Desktop Microfactory. Clear instructionals must be presented. Options for one click purchasing via automatic fulfillment must be created - balancing the producer's willingness to produce ready kits vs partial kits. Specific product packages must be created with online shopping baskets - such as full kit vs partial kit vs attendance at a workshop. Specifically for a 3D printer - a full kit may be produced if the frame is made from PVC corners or 2020 extrusions instead of welded or epoxied steel.

	=Links=		=Links=
	*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]		*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]

Marcin: /* Mechanics of Kits */

2018-06-27T16:35:14Z

Mechanics of Kits

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	Kits combine rich information content with production automation on a small scale to enable distributed production. This can happen on the scale of a community-based open source microfactory, or even a mom-and-pop home scale operation. This can happen in cities and in the countryside, as the UPS truck goes everywhere.		Kits combine rich information content with production automation on a small scale to enable distributed production. This can happen on the scale of a community-based open source microfactory, or even a mom-and-pop home scale operation. This can happen in cities and in the countryside, as the UPS truck goes everywhere.

	The economic model for the Kit may involve a mashup of the following:		The economic model for the Kit may involve a mashup of the following. The producer engages partly in production using the Desktop Microfactory, partly in drop shipping other parts, and preparing good documentation. The customer assembles the products according to instructionals, and possibly goes to the local hardware store to get additional parts.
	#Production of parts using the Desktop Microfactory from numerous feedstocks. Circuits can be made. Additive manufacturing could produce in plastic, rubber, glazing, composites. Metals are not included - though they can be readily with the addition of metal 3D printing.		#Production of parts using the Desktop Microfactory from numerous feedstocks. Circuits can be made. Additive manufacturing could produce in plastic, rubber, glazing, composites. Metals are not included - though they can be readily with the addition of metal 3D printing.
	#Drop shipping of additional parts from places like Kit.com or other on-demand production networks		#Drop shipping of additional parts from places like Kit.com or other on-demand production networks
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	Existing supply chains (Amazon etc) allow for unprecedented access, and such access is likely to improve with autonomous vehicles coming online. So for practical considerations - we can assume ready access to feedstocks. It will be useful to localize these feedstocks in the future to make them more socially and environmentally conscious, which is likely to happen with open source technology.		Existing supply chains (Amazon etc) allow for unprecedented access, and such access is likely to improve with autonomous vehicles coming online. So for practical considerations - we can assume ready access to feedstocks. It will be useful to localize these feedstocks in the future to make them more socially and environmentally conscious, which is likely to happen with open source technology.

	Kit.com already works with major supply chains like Amazon		Kit.com already works with major supply chains like Amazon and Ebay. Between drop shipping of parts, Desktop Microfactory products, and other sources - a person is in a good position to make their own products.

	=Links=		=Links=
	*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]		*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]

Marcin: /* Mechanics of Kits */

2018-06-27T16:05:44Z

Mechanics of Kits

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	=Mechanics of Kits=		=Mechanics of Kits=
			Kits combine rich information content with production automation on a small scale to enable distributed production. This can happen on the scale of a community-based open source microfactory, or even a mom-and-pop home scale operation. This can happen in cities and in the countryside, as the UPS truck goes everywhere.

			The economic model for the Kit may involve a mashup of the following:
			#Production of parts using the Desktop Microfactory from numerous feedstocks. Circuits can be made. Additive manufacturing could produce in plastic, rubber, glazing, composites. Metals are not included - though they can be readily with the addition of metal 3D printing.
			#Drop shipping of additional parts from places like Kit.com or other on-demand production networks
			#More complex Circuits may be fabricated online
			#

			Existing supply chains (Amazon etc) allow for unprecedented access, and such access is likely to improve with autonomous vehicles coming online. So for practical considerations - we can assume ready access to feedstocks. It will be useful to localize these feedstocks in the future to make them more socially and environmentally conscious, which is likely to happen with open source technology.

			Kit.com already works with major supply chains like Amazon

	=Links=		=Links=
	*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]		*Example of a kit in progress - [[Kits - Superfridge Conversion]]