Explanation: Cost to Serve

Cost to Serve (CtS) is a business metric that captures all direct and indirect costs associated with delivering a product or service to a specific customer or customer segment. This includes costs for production, warehousing, transportation, sales, and customer service. CtS analysis enables companies to evaluate customer profitability more precisely, uncover inefficient processes, and identify opportunities to optimize the value chain.

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