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3D Printing Will Revive Conglomerates

Harvard Business Review

That gave it a steadier cash flow to cover the costs of its large fixed cost investments, but did not eliminate the unused capacity of plants dedicated to one kind of product. These regional production centers would reduce transportation costs and currency risks, while developing closer ties to their customers.

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Why Tesco’s Strengths Are No Longer Good Enough

Harvard Business Review

Blindly transporting a retail concept across international borders is seldom a recipe for success. Aldi UK sales grew from $6.3 Hard discounters aim for twice the volume with the same fixed costs so they can make the same returns at half the gross margin. and spends it in international markets. billion to $8.6

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When Cost-Plus Pricing Is a Good Idea

Harvard Business Review

A second important deficiency arises from the fallacy that a cost-plus price is guaranteed to cover costs. Clothing retailer Everlane goes even further, using cost-plus pricing to make its value proposition of “radical transparency” come alive. This notion can make managers falsely complacent.

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21 Types of Employment: Your Hire-To-Retire Guide

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When to offer it: If your company has fluctuating workloads or seasonal needs or has to reduce fixed labor costs. Commission-based employment This arrangement bases a worker’s compensation primarily on the sales or revenue they generate. Cost management: You must carefully weigh the costs of different employment types.