Zara, a Spanish clothing and accessory company, has more than 1,000 outlets worldwide. The secret to their success is vertical integration â from design to manufacture to retail. Unlike companies like Gap and H&M; that purchase their clothes from suppliers, Zara makes most of its own. Sixty percent of its goods are made in house. This helps the company manage its inventory with extreme efficiency.
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