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April 23, 2024
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April 23, 2024
Why a Cruise Ship is Like a Model-T

Because the newest cruise ships are so massive, their owners can take advantage of the economies of scale that optimize efficiency.

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September 24, 2023
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September 24, 2023
Why Starbucks Needs Henry Ford

With the Starbucks Latte menu, success has the potential for failure because the more they make, the longer customers have to wait.

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September 2, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Starbucks wait times
September 2, 2022
Why a Starbucks Macchiato Is Like a Model-T Ford

Whether looking at coffee or cars, at Macchiatos or Model-T's, producers care about taking fewer steps in the cafe and the factory.

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May 2, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and low production cost caviar sandwich
May 2, 2018
How a Caviar Sandwich Is Like a Model T Ford

Sometimes low cost production can make goods as different as a caviar sandwich and a Model T Ford more similar than we might expect.

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March 8, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Sneaker production
March 8, 2018
The One Thing We Should Know About Making Sneakers

With consumers expecting faster product cycles, Adidas is experimenting with a new supply chain that accelerates sneaker production.

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