The payback on R&D is not a linear relationship relative to revenue.  In many cases, it may take years to see results for the viability of a new product or service, much less profitability.  And it is not uncommon forThe payback on R&D is not a linear relationship relative to revenue.  In many cases, it may take years to see results for the viability of a new product or service, much less profitability.  And it is not uncommon for those initial years to see no results at all resulting in a loss on [...]