Zara and McDonalds Case Study Summary PDF
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This document summarizes the business models, operations, and competitive advantages of Zara and McDonalds. The case study details aspects of production, technology, and supply chain management within fast fashion and food service industries.
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### **Zara Overview** - - ### **Strategic Operations** - - ### **Scale of Production** - - ### **Technology** - - ### **Inventory Management** - - ### **Sustainability Goals** - - - - ### **Key Strengths** 1. 2. 3. ### **Outsourcing** - - ##...
### **Zara Overview** - - ### **Strategic Operations** - - ### **Scale of Production** - - ### **Technology** - - ### **Inventory Management** - - ### **Sustainability Goals** - - - - ### **Key Strengths** 1. 2. 3. ### **Outsourcing** - - ### **Supply Chain Management** - - ### **Challenges and Trade-offs** - - Zara does not bring back items Zara customers visit stores on average 17 times per year vs the industry average of 4. Store managers place their orders once: twice per week and products are received 2-3 days later. Zara\'s business model actually creates variation in demand Zara takes advantage of technology for both the manufacturing of their products and the communication of information throughout the supply chain. ### **McDonalds Overview** ### **Key Features and Initiatives:** 1. - - 2. - - - 3. - - 4. - - 5. - - 6. - - McDonald's emphasizes standardization, innovation in technology, and adapting to consumer demands while balancing cost and speed as its competitive advantages. Zara does not bring back items - - - Zara\'s business model actually creates variation in demand Zara takes advantage of technology for both the manufacturing of their products and the communication of information throughout the supply chain.
