Research on Supply Chain Management of Costco

Abstract

As the world's largest warehouse membership retailer, Costco's successful operation and management model has attracted much attention. This paper conducts an in-depth study on Costco's operation and management model, and analyzes its characteristics and advantages in supply chain management, inventory management, logistics management, and employee management. The research results show that Costco's operation and management model is centered on efficient supply chain management, lean inventory management, flexible logistics management, and motivated employee management, achieving low-cost and high-efficiency operations. At the same time, this paper also explores the replicability and limitations of Costco's operation and management model, providing reference and reference for other companies.