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How Costco Built an Operations Machine on Low Margins
This episode of The Operations Podcast with Fexingo explores how Costco Wholesale defies retail convention by thriving on ultra-low margins. Lucas and Luna break down the specific operational choices that power Costco's model: the warehouse club format that eliminates in-store signage and shelf restocking, the treasure-hunt merchandise strategy that drives foot traffic, the employee retention system that cuts turnover costs, and the supply chain that treats every pallet as a unit of efficiency. They focus on the company's refusal to spend on marketing or fancy store design, instead…
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