Operations Case Studies

OperationsSep 27, 2026

Shein makes the first run of a new garment in batches of 100 to 200 units. How buying information before inventory shapes its unit…

OperationsSep 17, 2026

Facebook paid $19 billion for a company with 55 people, no ad revenue and no marketing team. How narrow scope and the right stack…

OperationsAug 9, 2026

In 2004, about 94% of LEGO's products were losing money. How cutting complexity and setting a profit gate turned the company around.

Shein’s Supply Chain Runs on 100-Unit Test Batches

Shein makes the first run of a new garment in batches of 100 to 200 units. How buying information before inventory shapes its unit economics.

Facebook paid $19 billion for a company with 55 people, no ad revenue and no marketing team. How narrow scope and the right stack kept WhatsApp lean.

In 2004, about 94% of LEGO’s products were losing money. How cutting complexity and setting a profit gate turned the company around.

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