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How Zara's control over its supply chain makes it the most fashionable

Author
Zerodha Varsity
Published
Tue 20 May 2025
Episode Link
https://side-notes-by-zerodha-varsity.simplecast.com/episodes/how-zaras-control-over-its-supply-chain-makes-it-the-most-fashionable-Q8Ztmt6h

Unlike most companies that aim for maximum capacity utilization, Zara deliberately operates below full capacity and is even willing to ship half-empty trucks or containers. The less-than-optimal capacity utilization means that Zara cannot always offer the lowest prices, but they are competitive enough. Rivals can only scramble to match Zara's agility.


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