April 2009
Supplement
HBS Case Collection

Supply Chain Optimization at Hugo Boss (B) - The M-Ratio

By: Ananth Raman, Nicole DeHoratius and Zahra Kanji

Format:Print
| Pages:4

Abstract

We evaluate the impact of a supply chain pilot implemented at Hugo Boss. This pilot entailed altering the way in which Hugo Boss orders from its suppliers. We explore the challenge of assessing the impact of supply chain change, the link between operational performance and firm performance, and the relationship between sales, inventory, and product availability.

Keywords

Supply Chain; Performance Evaluation; Problems and Challenges; Sales; Change; Valuation; Consumer Products Industry

Citation

Raman, Ananth, Nicole DeHoratius, and Zahra Kanji. "Supply Chain Optimization at Hugo Boss (B) - The M-Ratio." Harvard Business School Supplement 609-055, April 2009.