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The Zara Supply Chain Speed Secret
In this episode of The Operations Podcast, Lucas and Luna examine how Zara's supply chain achieves turnaround times of just two weeks from design to store shelf, compared to the industry average of six months. They break down the key operational decisions: keeping 50 percent of production in Spain and Portugal, using real-time sales data to trigger small batch manufacturing, and the controversial nearshoring model that trades labor cost for speed. With references to the 2024 Inditex annual report and the impact of fast fashion regulations in the EU, the hosts explore whether Zara's…
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