Let’s call it what it is. Cheap parts are seductive. They whisper sweet nonsense in your ear: “Same thing, just cheaper…”“Why pay more?”“You’re saving money, boss…” And in the moment—under pressure, tight margins, a machine down on site—it feels  like the smart move. But here’s the brutal truth: Cheap parts don’t save you money.They just delay the bill… and then multiply it. Welcome to the hidden economics of downtime—South African style—where one bad decision can cost you a

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