Zara Presentation

1. Matthew Main
Justin Grider
Gary Turnmire
Caitlin Cecil
Anil Nagar

3.  Competitor crushing supply chain & technology
 Store managers monitor trends
 Sketch pad to rack in two weeks
 Most fashionable items in-house
 Data & inventory optimization models
 Saves time and money on shipping
 Just-in-time systems (72 hours)
 Supplies all markets within 48 hours
 Smaller batches of clothing
 Running out of bestsellers delivers several benefits

5.  Technologies
 PDA – clothes, colors, styles
 POS – improves frequency & quality
 CAD – sketch to store in 2 weeks
 Vertical Integration w/ Pull System
 JIT – Toyota Motors
 Finely Tuned Logistics
 Success

6.  Zara should continue to expand its
online shopping.
 Benefits: More accessible, expand
customer base, shorter product
cycle, gradual
expansion, feedback potential.
 Risks: Overexpansion, demand
exceeding supply, customer
dissatisfaction.
 Conclusion: Positives > Negatives
(risk is minimal)