“Buy not on optimism, but on arithmetic.” Benjamin Graham, Economist, entrepreneur

Investing in a company or a project can sometimes be seen as “A leap of faith” especially for those investing in the relatively unknown. Faced with a similar product on the market produced by a well- known industry giant, choosing to back the lesser known can be daunting

When standing at such a crossroads, however, this act should not be viewed as a “leap of faith”. Indeed the above quote by Benjamin Graham (an American economist and investor) encapsulates why and answers how to make that shrewd choice.

So what did Graham mean? The answer to this is neither complex nor only applicable by the rocket scientist; it is indeed quite simply based on common sense. Just like a mathematics it is precise; making use of the same elements. In Graham’s eyes it is a clinical choice based on 3 fundamental elements, these being what the project stands for, who is behind and if it offers more than other similar products on the market.

So what does Productivist stand for? It stands for a change and improvement of a flawed supply chain system where many transactions end up “lost in translation”. A studied and carefully researched project it will meet the manufacturing industry’s current needs addressing the current insecure and slow data exchange, decentralised production, skillset imbalance and lowered production quality. By using blockchain technology, Productivist will provide industry with a tool to precisely identify each client’s criteria while protecting the exchange of data and accelerating the supply chain. It will help avoid costly delays and confusion caused by inexperience, human error and insufficient skillset (see whitepaper). The concept is pertinent to industry today and will revolutionize manufacturing. Indeed Productivist stands for a viable solution making it an investment filled with potential.

The next question in our calculation is who is behind it? The answer to this is an experienced team built over time by the founder of Freelabster.com, Benjamin Pestel. The project is backed by highly respected advisors and Blockchain experts from multinationals such as IBM and the research institution CNRS. You can read more at ico.productivist.com

So lastly, and importantly what more does it offer? It offers the means to ensure a successful outcome simply by the fact that it brings to the table a proven track record. With an already solid network of 3D printing and modelling experts (who have the capacity to provide an excellent and high quality service to its clients) Freelabster has a network of over 3000 experts across Europe. Equipped with the latest 3D printing technology and a validated skillset, it is already capable of meeting its client’s specific criteria (material, location, timescale and quantity). The essential network of this service is already formed. We can, therefore safely say that this project differs by the fact that it is ahead of the game. It is through its own experience that it has identified the problems industry face to today and has network power to meet the demands once it is up and running.

That “one step ahead of the game” is indeed a game changer and when combined with the right expertise and a real market need, it is an investment which makes sense. Indeed, it comes out with a high score perfectly meeting Graham’s important criteria.