North Pole Supply Chain Case Study

North Pole Inc. can be seen as model of efficiency, proficiency and cooperation in supply chain world. Let’s analyze five of major supply chain issues in North Pole Inc.

Cost/Value

Nowadays it is very essential not only produce and distribute products but deliver a product with higher value at a lower cost. For the board games, North Pole Inc. used standard boards and boxes that are printed at the last minute based on the list demand requests. North Pole Inc. implemen...

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