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

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

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

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

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

Because free shipping creates pressure on retailers to send parcels more cheaply, UPS has had to lower costs by increasing processing productivity.