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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. per chip were bearable for units selling for $100, but the price of the new chip was a fraction of that, at about $20.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. per chip were bearable for units selling for $100, but the price of the new chip was a fraction of that, at about $20. Supplier communication.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

Process Performance What if the problem isn’t connected to products, customers, or pricing but lies instead with process performance? Supply/Inventory Management Inventory management problems and supplier relationship issues , too, can creep in over time and eat away at your profit margins.