Dramatic cost advantages can often emerge from

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using distributors and wholesalers exclusively to move products through the forward supply chain.

operating facilities at partial capacity to reduce energy usage.

increasing reliance on suppliers distant from the company$$s own facilities.

redesigning the company$$s value chain system in ways that eliminate costly work steps and entirely bypass certain cost$-$producing value chain activities.

over$-$differentiating so that product features exceed the needs of most buyers.