SCM U1 A1.docx Explain why the company's supply chain strategy is successful, for examp

SCM U1 A1.docx    Explain why the company's supply chain strategy is successful, for example, the selection and management of suppliers, and determination of information needs and systems.  The strategy used in Zaras supply chain is very successful, as they operate within the organization by doing this, they can manage the elements that their competitors cannot. They have the proficiency to design, produce the product and deliver to Zara stores with  15 days. This is profoundly uncommon in the fashion industry but as Zara produces their own products they can organize how and when their products are to be shipped.  Zara surpasses in this method as the know their customers needs and the flow of this data, immediately getting in the hands of the appropriate people. This company never overstocks their product as they only keep a small amount of stock on hand and this allows them to update their stores frequently. All these advantages that the company uses helps them to sell their stock without having to put them on sale and customers will frequently come back looking to see whats new in store.  Zaz collects 85% of the full price on their retail clothing (Ferdows,K. Lewis, M. Machuca, J)  What advantage does Zara gain against the competition by having a very responsive supply chain?  The advantages that Zara gains against their competitors would be that Zara introduces new designs weekly and they change their displays approximately every three to four weeks.  Due to Zara only stocking limited ite