Please follow the logic of section 15.5 (push versus pull) to compare GM with Toyota. What do their financial ratios say about the two firms’ operational strategies?

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15.5 Push versus Pull In chapter 1 we discussed Inditex-the clothing and footwear retailer-and its unique business model that has helped the company become a leader in the so-called fast-fashion market. Due to the inherent trade-offs in the company's operational strategy, in this section we will present this strategy in more detail and how this reflects on the firm's financial results. During the last decades, a common practice in the apparel industry has been for businesses to locate their production in low-wage countries- mainly in Asia with a focus on reducing production costs to compete more successfully. At first glance, this strategy makes sense due to the labor-