Question

Sweetmeats Inc., a deli, produces its own grains, such as corn, wheat, rice, and oats. The employees create different types of breads without having to buy the grains from other sources. This has helped them sell their bread items to customers at much lower prices than other neighboring delis. This scenario best illustrates a(n) ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost advantage.

Explanation:

In this scenario, Sweetmeats Inc., a deli, produces its own grains, such as corn, wheat, rice, and oats. The employees create different types of breads without having to buy the grains from other sources. This has helped them sell their bread items to customers at much lower prices than other neighboring delis. This scenario best illustrates a cost advantage.

Cost advantage can be defined as the factors, benefits or edge which an organization has to produce its goods and services at a cheaper rate and better quality, over its competitors or rivals in the same industry. Some of these factors include availability of raw materials, branding, skillful workforce, intellectual property, quality distribution channels, favorable location, great customer services, superior technology, etc.