Inventory is a necessary element for customer service. However, it implies an additional cost that can become unsustainable for an organization.

Read the articleInventory-Driven Costsand answer the following questions:

• Is HP's focus on minimizing inventory costs is feasible for a company operating in a market where delivery speed is an order-winning factor?
• Would you pay a premium for a product or service price for an earlier delivery? For which type of products or services?

Calloni, G., de Montgros, X., Slagmulder, R., Van Wassenhove, L., Wright, L. (2005). Inventory-Driven Costs. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from:https://hbr.org/2005/03/inventory-driven-costs

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