OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

  

1. Discussion Board Operations Management 3

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

Read the article Inventory-Driven Costs and 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?

Minimum 300 words with at least 2 references other than the book source, Use in-text citations and always include conclusion.

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